Architectural and site plan review of specified structures is established in Chapter 18.64 of the Municipal Code. The code establishes a five-member Architectural and Site Control Commission (ASCC) to review plans.

As stated in Section 18-64.010, "The purpose of architectural and site plan review and approval is to promote the preservation of the visual character of Portola Valley, the stability of land values and investments, the public safety, and the general welfare by preventing the erection of structures or additions or alterations thereto of unsightly or obnoxious appearance or which are not properly related to their sites, adjacent uses, and circulation in the vicinity, and by preventing the indiscriminate clearing of property, excessive grading and the destruction of trees and shrubbery."

The Architectural & Site Control Commission normally meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 pm in the Historic Schoolhouse.  To view links to available agendas or minutes, select the Meeting Date from the Minutes and Agendas page. You may also subscribe to receive e-notices of upcoming meetings via our Subscribe to Notices page.

All the commissioners are volunteers appointed by the Town Council for 4-year terms.

Commissioners (5):             

  • Danna Breen - Chair
  • Gina Dixon - Vice Chair  
  • Lance Vaughan
  • Carter Warr 
  • Vacant

Contact: ascc@portolavalley.net

 

Apply to be on the ASCC!

The ASCC is looking to fill one vacancy for a term expiring in December 2028.

If you are interested in serving, please fill out the application below. 

Application closes Friday, April 24. Applicants will be interviewed by Town Council and appointed at a regularly scheduled Council meeting.

Responses will be shared with the Town Council. Personal information will not be displayed publicly.

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As stated in the Commission/Committee Handbook, applicants must live in the Town of Portola Valley, and those living in the sphere of influence will not be considered.

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Please state why you have an interest in serving on the ASCC and state any background or experience you may have that may be useful in your service to this commission.

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Do you have any personal or financial interest that could be perceived by others as a conflict of interest relative to your service on the commission? If so, please describe.

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TIME COMMITMENT: The Architectural & Site Control Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 pm in the Historic Schoolhouse. The meeting time may change to a 7:00 p.m. start time. All the commissioners are volunteers appointed by the Town Council for 4-year terms.

      

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