The five members of the Board of Supervisors have direct authority over land use in unincorporated areas. The Board of Supervisors held study sessions to provide input into the Envision Contra Costa project at key milestones, and ultimately adopted the General Plan and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
The seven-member Planning Commission advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on General Plan and zoning issues. The Planning Commission held study sessions to provide input into the Envision Contra Costa project at key milestones.
The Sustainability Commission advises the Board of Supervisors on topics like the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, equity and fairness in the County’s sustainability programs, and outreach. They periodically met to provide input into the Envision Contra Costa project.
Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs) are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and advise the Board on community-specific matters. The Board has established MACs in the following communities: Alamo, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Byron, Diablo, Discovery Bay, East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Kensington, Knightsen, North Richmond, Pacheco, and Rodeo.
Throughout the Envision Contra Costa process, we held community-focused meetings in various unincorporated communities throughout the county.
The Envision Contra Costa team held public meetings focused on specific issues, like environmental justice and economic development to provide an opportunity for deeper engagement on community priorities.
Other commissions and committees provide recommendations and advise the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on matters relating to their specific interest within the County.
Open house events focused on countywide issues, like mobility, housing, sustainability, and economic development. For each series, we held an open house at a western, central, and eastern county location.
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Will Nelson, Principal Planner
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Tel: (925) 655-2898
Email: Will.Nelson@dcd.cccounty.us