Boards & Commissions
Regulatory/Adjudicatory Boards and Commissions
Technical Advisory Commissions
Regulatory/Adjudicatory Boards and Commissions
To provide testimony when attending remotely
- E-mail
PlanningPhoneTestimony@anchorageak.gov by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
- Subject Line should read "Phone Testimony."
- Provide Name, Phone Number, and Agenda Item Number and Title.
- The Secretary will phone you at number provided when case comes up.
- One is allowed three (3) minutes to provide testimony on each agenda item; five (5) minutes for group representatives.
*Audio recordings and agendas of the four regulatory/adjudicatory boards and commissions can be downloaded below.
Planning and Zoning Commission
A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that develops, reviews, and make recommendations to the Assembly regarding the Comprehensive Plan and proposed amendments to Title 21 Land Use Regulations.
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Contact: (907) 343-7943
Meetings: 1st and 2nd Monday each month, 6:30 p.m.
Assembly Chambers
Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
2024 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2023 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2022 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
View Agendas/Listen to Meetings
Planning and Zoning Commission Policies
Platting Board
A regulatory/adjudicatory board that implements the comprehensive plan and other plans by enforcing subdivision regulations; conducts public hearings on plat applications and vacation of dedicated public areas.
Contact: (907) 343-7943
Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month, 6:30 p.m.
Assembly Chambers
Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
2024 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2023 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2022 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
View Agendas/Listen to Meetings
Urban Design Commission
The Urban Design Commission is a regulatory/adjudicatory commission which implements the Comprehensive Plan and Title 21. It has regulatory authority over public facility site plans, landscape plans, and screening along major highways. The Commission also has regulatory authority over requests for sign variances.
Contact: (907) 343-7943
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday each month, 6:30 p.m.
Assembly Chambers
Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
2024 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2023 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2022 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
View Agendas/Listen to Meetings
Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals
A regulatory/adjudicatory board that hears requests for variances from zoning regulations and appeals from administrative decisions under Title 21.
Contact: (907) 343-7943
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 6:30 p.m.
Assembly Chambers
Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
2024 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2023 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
2022 Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates
View Agendas/Listen to Meetings
Technical Advisory Commissions
The technical advisory commissions are holding virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams until further notice.
Geotechnical Advisory Commission
The Geotechnical Advisory Commission (GAC) acts in an advisory capacity to the Assembly, Mayor, municipal departments, Planning and Zoning Commission, Platting Board, Building Board, Building Safety, and the professional design community by providing professional advice on issues relating to natural hazards risk mitigation.
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Contact: Tom Davis, (907) 343-7916 or (907) 343-7921
tom.davis@anchorageak.gov
Meetings: 4th Tuesday each month, 12:00 Noon
Location:
Hybrid Meeting - In-Person and Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting (beginning April 26, 2022)
Planning and Development Center
(1) Main Conference Room (aka Training Room)
or (2) Planning Conference Room 170
4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) encourages and furthers the interests of historic preservation by identifying, protecting, and interpreting the Municipality’s significant historic and cultural resources for the economic and social benefit of the community. Learn more...
Contact: Tom Davis, (907) 343-7916 or (907) 343-7921
tom.davis@anchorageak.gov
Meetings: 4th Thursday each month, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Hybrid Meetings: In-person and virtual Microsoft Teams Meetings
Planning and Development Center
Planning Conference Room or the Training Room
4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
2023 Meeting Schedule
View Agenda Packet (October 26, 2023)
The Watershed & Natural Resources Advisory Commission (WNRC) acts in an advisory capacity to the Assembly, Mayor, municipal departments, Planning and Zoning Commission, Platting Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the state and federal resource agencies. The Commission serves as a technical liaison and point of contact between federal, state, and local agencies. The Commission reviews plans and makes project recommendations and responds with professional advice on issues relating to Anchorage’s watersheds, stream channels, and fish and wildlife resources.
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Contact: Daniel Mckenna-Foster, (907) 343-7918 or (907) 343-7921
daniel.mckenna-foster@anchorageak.gov
Meetings: 4th Wednesday each month, 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hybrid Meetings: In-person and virtual via Microsoft Teams
Planning and Development Center
Planning Conference Room 170
4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
2023 Meeting Schedule (Updated September 6, 2023.)
View Agenda Packet (September 27, 2023.)