Big Sur Multi Agency Advisory Council Meeting Information:

Pfeiffer Big Sur Lodge Conference Center

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur

10:00 am start time

Please contact Katie Scariot, Assistant Planner at ScariotK1@countyofmonterey.gov  or call (831) 796-6093 with any questions regarding BSMAAC.

Learn more information and find the Agendas & Minutes.

The Historic Advisory Commission (HAC) is an appointed body that is charged with making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors related to the promotion of history and preservation of historical sites and artifacts. The Commission is not required by State or Federal laws. 

Legislative Reference: 

• Changed to County of Monterey Historical Advisory Commission by Resolution 80-419, July 22, 1980. 
• Amended by Resolution 80-243, April 29, 1980
• Formed by Board of Supervisors Resolution No 70-60, February 24, 1970.

Membership: Shall consist of 10 members and be comprised as follows: Two (2) appointees from each Supervisorial District. Membership terms are for 3 years. Members shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

Qualifications & Function: To advise the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to the history and preservation of historic sites and artifacts.

Meeting Dates, Times, and Place: Meets the second Monday of every other month, starting in February at 10:00a.m. at 1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA, in the Saffron Room.

Staff Contact: Janet Navarro, Secretary, navarroj1@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 784-5657

• Guidelines for Historic Assessments
• Historic Resource Review Board Home Page

2026 Historic Resources Review Board Meeting Dates 

To view the Historic Resources Review Board agendas, minutes and meeting details visit the below link. Please note: The details can be found on the corresponding agenda. 

https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB) Duties

To promoting the Public Health, Safety, and General Welfare by providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, and use of improvements, structures and areas within the County that reflect special elements of the County’s architectural, artistic, cultural, historical and heritage aspects.

Membership: Shall be made for three (3) year terms, and terms of office shall expire on December 31^st. Members shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

Qualifications: Appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Five (5) members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, prehistoric and historic archaeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation and landscape architecture or other historic preservation disciplines including but not limited to, urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the County. Two members shall be persons from the public who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American Studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation-related discipline.

Meeting Dates, Times, and Place: Meets the first Thursday of every month at 11:30a.m. at 1441 Schilling Place, 2^nd Floor, Salinas, CA, in the Thyme Room.

Staff Contact: Jordan Evans-Polockow (Assistant Planner), Evans-PolockowJ@countyofmonterey.gov, or Armida Estrada, Secretary, estradaar@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-5221.

• Protecting Cultural Resources 

The Greater Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) are actively seeking new members. English | Spanish

• Land Use Advisory Committee Archived 2025 Calendar
• Land Use Advisory Committee Guidelines (Board Order 15-103) Adopted April 28, 2015
• Land Use Advisory Committees Boundary Map
• Land Use Advisory Committee Membership List

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Contact us  if you have a question regarding Land Use Advisory Committee agendas.  For more information on a specific planning project, please contact the project planner.

If you are interested in becoming a member of a Land Use Advisory Committee, please print out and complete the “Statement of Interest”.  Please return the completed letter to the address listed below and your letter will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member for processing.

County of Monterey Housing & Community Development Department 
Attn: Carissa Caro
1441 Schilling Pl South 2nd Floor
Salinas, Ca 93901

The Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) is an appointed body that is charged with reviewing and considering housing related issues for the County. For certain issues, the HAC serves an advisory function to the Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisors. These issues typically involve policy documents such as the Housing Element, funding recommendations, and Inclusionary Housing Program procedures. Other functions include review and recommendations on proposed grant and loan applications related to specific housing projects.

Legislative Reference: Formed by Ordinance No. 3093 (Chapter 18.40) adopted September 17, 1985.

Membership: Shall consist of 10 members and be comprised as follows: Two (2) appointees from each Supervisorial District. Appointees shall reside in the district from which they are appointed. Membership terms are for 2 years.

Qualifications & Function: To advise the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on matters relating to the Housing Element, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and other affordable housing programs. The Committee may conduct public hearings on housing problems and potential solutions; study, review and make recommendations on private housing programs; make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

Meeting Details: Meets the second Wednesday of every other month at 5:00p.m. via Zoom, unless otherwise noted.

To view the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) agendas, minutes and meeting details, present and archived, visit the below link. Please note: The details can be found on the corresponding agenda. 

https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

For additional support or questions regarding the above Legistar link, please contact Anita Nachor, HAC Clerk. Anita can be reached by email at NachorAm@countyofmonterey.gov or by phone at (831) 755-5381. 

Public Comment may be submitted electronically to hachearingcomments@countyofmonterey.gov . Additional information regarding submitting public comment can be found on the corresponding agenda.

NEW! The Native American and Archeological Resources Technical Advisory Panel Agendas will be published exclusively through Legistar. To view agendas, please visit: https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

The purpose of the Native American and Archaeological Resources Technical Advisory Panel (NAARTAP) is to provide technical assistance to staff in determining how best to address monitoring and site treatment consistent with the policies of the General Plan, and to provide expertise for efforts by historical, educational, or other organizations to improve the public’s recognition of the County’s cultural heritage within the non-coastal or inland areas of the County.

Legislative Reference: Formed by Ordinance No. 5253, adopted on April 29, 2015 in found in Legistar.

Membership: Shall be comprised of up to 15 members with a demonstrated interest in tribal cultural resources preservation. Members shall be appointed by the County of Monterey Planning Commission based on the criteria set forth in the Bylaws. Membership terms are for 2 years.

Meeting Dates, Times, and Place: Meets the second Thursday of each third month, starting in March at 1:00p.m. at 1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA, in the Saffron Room.

Learn more about the Native American and Archaeological Resources Technical Advisory Panel roster and the NAARTAP Bylaws.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Native American and Archeological Resources Technical Advisory Panel please complete the “Statement of Interest”. Please return the completed letter to the address or email listed below.

County of Monterey Housing and Community Development

Attn: Melissa McDougal

The Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) is a 7 member commission created under the authority of California State Aeronautics Act (Public Utility Code section 21670).  The primary purpose of the commission is to ensure that new land uses around public use airports do not create excessive noise and safety hazards for the public.  Development proposals in the vicinity of local airports are referred to the ALUC by governing jurisdictions (County or incorporated city).

ALUC Agendas can be found here.

2026 Zoning Administrator Hearing Dates.

To view Zoning Administrator agendas, minutes and meeting details visit the below link. Please note: The Zoom link and meeting details can be found on the corresponding agenda. 

https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

For additional support or questions regarding the above Legistar link, please contact Melissa McDougal, Zoning Administrator Clerk. Melissa can be reached by email at mcdougalm@countyofmonterey.gov or by phone at (831) 755-5146

Public Comment may be submitted electronically to zahearingcomments@countyofmonterey.gov . Additional information regarding submitting public comment can be found on the corresponding agenda. 

To view Archived Agendas, Minutes, and Resolutions, please visit https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and enter the year.

2026 Planning Commission Hearing Dates.

Note: The Planning Commission meets the 2^nd and last Wednesday of each month except for July, November and December.

Interpretation Services: Wordly Interpretation Information

We are currently in the process of moving all Planning Commission agendas, minutes and meeting details to Legistar. Visit the link below. Please note: The Zoom link and meeting details can be found on their corresponding agenda. 

https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

For additional support or questions regarding specific items, or support regarding the above Legistar link, please contact Melissa McDougal, Planning Commission Clerk, by email at mcdougalm@countyofmonterey.gov or by phone at (831) 755-5146.

Public Comment may be submitted electronically to pchearingcomments@countyofmonterey.gov. Additional information regarding submitting public comment can be found on the corresponding agenda.

To view Archived Agendas, Minutes, and Resolutions, please visit https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and enter the year.

Planning Commission Contact List (05072024)

The overview of the Special Events Task Force is to form a partnership between event planners and regulatory agency staff to provide support addressing life, health and safety issues. The purpose of this meeting is to guide event organizers through the County permit process and to familiarize them with agency staff who will be their points of contact, and to have an open discussion with stakeholders on any concerns regarding an event.

If you have a question regarding Special Event Task Force Agendas, please email SpecialEvents@co.countyofmonterey.gov . For more information on a specific event, please contact the Permit Center: (831)755-5025

If you would like to receive or stop receiving the Special Event Task Force meeting notifications, agendas and minutes via email, please email SpecialEvents@countyofmonterey.gov. 

Special Event Task Force Resources:

• More Special Events information.

For older Public Hearings, Agendas, Staff Reports, Minutes and Resolutions, please submit a request for public records by completing the HCD Public Records Request Form or make your request online at Monterey County Accela Citizen Access (ACA) - Learn more on what you can do with ACA.

Records may also be requested in person or by mail at 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor - South, Salinas, Ca 93901, or

• FAX (831)757-9516
• e-mail (299-recordsrequest@countyofmonterey.gov)
• phone (831)755-5025

Requests made by phone will be prepared by staff. The request form is also available at the Permit Center and can be found here: Forms & Applications.