Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is hereby designated as the land use authority to hear and act on land use applications and shall have the duty to exercise all powers and functions conferred upon it by the statutes of the state of Utah and the ordinances of the city, relating to land use. (City Ordinance Section 17.12.100) 

Planning Commission Members:

Michael Richards, Chair, At-Large
Pete Hristou, Vice-Chair, District 4 
Jake Pehrson, District 1
Aaron Hildreth, District 2
Peter Klinge, District 3
Katie Rogers, District 5
Ned Hacker, At-Large

Any communication with the Planning Commission must be made through the City Staff.  Please email or call to planning@murray.utah.gov or 801-270-2430.  

Schedule for the 2026 meetings

Schedule for the 2025 meetings

The Role and Authority of the Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is a body of volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor to make decisions and provide recommendations on land use and development matters. 

The Public Process

Participation from citizens in the public hearing process is an essential part of the Planning Commission's work and helps ensure that all community perspectives are considered. Please refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of which applications are decided by the Planning Commission.

RV=Review, A=Approve, R=Recommend