The Planning Commission is the official Land Planning Agency for all local governments in Hillsborough County as well as a lay advisory board appointed by all local governments in Hillsborough County. The Planning Commission is a technically and professionally staffed agency responsible for coordinated, long-range planning throughout Hiltsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. Organization of the Planning Commission begins with the executive director who is responsible for the staff and for administering the work program and budget. The staff is composed of professional planners and technicians in the areas of land use, community and neighborhood planning, transportation, research and analysis, urban design, capital improvements, utilities, environmental planning and management.
All meetings are open to the public and meeting notices are published regularly.