Planning Commission

Meetings

  • 4 pm
  • 3rd Wednesday of every month
  • Municipal Building
    55 West Church Street
    Council Chambers
    Martinsville VA 24112

Please see the 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (DOCX).

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Joseph Martin, Chair               
  • Riggs Roberson, Vice-Chair   
  • Mack Evans
  • DeShanta Hairston
  • Jonathan Martin
  • Lisa Watkins
  • Chase Young

Vacancies

There are not currently any vacancies on the Martinsville Planning Commission. However, there are vacancies on other City of Martinsville boards, committees, and commissions. Please download the form or apply online at the City's Volunteer page.

Overview

The Planning Commission was created to strategize and prepare the City of Martinsville for changes to come. Members are appointed by City Council to serve four-year terms. The Commission makes recommendations to City Council for Zoning Ordinance amendments, updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan, special land use permits, rezoning, and street/alley abandonments.