The Common Council is the governing body of the City of Port Washington and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The council also reviews certain types of development projects. The council consists of 7 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.
The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Common Council to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the City Council or have the authority to make the final decision.
Planning staff provides technical support to the Common Council, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Design Review Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process. In some cases, the Zoning Administrator reviews and acts on development applications.
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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with City regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.