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How Often and Where are the Meetings Held?
The Planning Commission holds regular meetings on the Thursday before the regular City Council meetings (generally the second and fourth Thursday of each month). Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and vary in length depending on the number of agenda items, the complexity of the applications, and the number of speakers during public hearings.

Meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. To verify meeting dates, please call (702) 267-1500 or visit our website at www.cityofhenderson.com. Go to City Departments > Community Development > Planning Commission Agendas.

Special Needs
People who require special assistance or accommodation at the meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (702) 267-1500 or Relay Nevada at 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Who Can Attend the Meeting?
In addition to the Planning Commission and City staff, there will be applicants for each project and their representatives, as well as members of the general public.

Where Can I Get a Copy of the Agenda?
Copies of agendas will be available to the public one week prior to the meeting. They are available on our website at www.cityofhenderson.com, at City Hall and are posted at Paseo Verde Library, 280 South Green Valley Parkway; City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies; Whitney Ranch Recreational Center, 1575 Galleria Drive; and Fire Station No. 86, 96 Via Antincendio. For information concerning agenda items to be considered by the Planning Commission, contact the Community Development Department at (702) 267-1500.

Order of Agenda
The chairman will call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Confirmation of posting the agenda (certifying that the items were advertised and noticed to the public), roll call, and the Pledge of Allegiance follow. The order of business is:

Acceptance of Agenda: Items that have been continued and/or withdrawn are noted.
Consent Agenda: Items that are not expected to be controversial are placed on consent. Any of the items on the consent agenda may be removed for discussion upon the request of the Planning Commissioners, applicants and/or their representatives, and members of the general public. These items will be pulled individually, discussed and voted on. All other consent items will be approved as one item.
Unfinished Business: Items that have been continued from a previous meeting.
New Business: Items that are not considered routine and have not previously been heard by the commission or items that have been heard by the Commission previously but were continued indefinitely.

The meeting concludes with public comments and staff's/chairman's business. No action will be taken during this time.

Council Chambers Dais Seating Chart

Becoming familiar with the Council Chambers and designated staff is very important. This seating chart will provide assistance to you when speaking in front of the City Council.

Upper Dais
In front of the room you will notice a raised platform known as the “dais”. The top seven seats are known us the “Upper Dais” and is shown in blue on the following diagram. This is where the Mayor ⁽³⁾and City Councilmembers ^{(1, 2,
4, 5)}or appointed board will preside during the
meeting. These are the only individuals who will be voting on the agenda items.

Lower Dais
The Lower Dais, as shown in purple on the following diagram, is occupied by the City Manager ⁽⁶⁾; City Attorney ⁽⁷⁾; City Clerk ⁽¹¹⁾; Directors of Public Works ⁽¹³⁾, Community Development ⁽¹²⁾ and Finance ⁽⁹⁾, as well as the Deputy City Clerk ⁽¹⁰⁾ and the Minutes Clerk ⁽⁸⁾. These designated staff provide support and assist in facilitating the legislative process.

Dais Seating Chart