Planning Commission
The Planning Commission helps guide and manage growth of the city by serving as an advisory board to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The Commission conducts public hearings for the purpose of obtaining citizen input and makes recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on Zoning, Conditional Uses and Subdivision of Land. They also serve as the Board of Adjustment for the city and have final authority on variances and approval of site plans. Long-range Comprehensive Planning as well as current planning is guide by the Commission. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and serve a four year term that coincides with the election calendar.
The Planning Commission meets once per month on the last Monday of the month, except in case of holidays or other unforeseen factors. Applications for Planning Commission action are due the first day of each month and should be submitted to the Planning and Development Department located in City Hall.
Any inquiries or information regarding the Planning Commission or applications should be directed to this department by calling (662)342-3559 or e-mailing Brenda Cook at bcook@hornlake.org. You may also contact Mary Merck, Consulting Planner for additional information at 901-490-8829 or e-mail mary.merck@neel-schaffer.com
Brenda Cook
Planning Office Manager
bcook@hornlake.org
Mary Merck, AICP
Consulting Planner/ Interim Planning Director
plandept@hornlake.org
Planning Commissioners:
Danny Klein – Commission Chairman (Appointed by Alderman at-Large)
Jay Stapleton – Commission Vice Chairman (Appointed by Ward 2 Alderman)
Sharon Magee – Commission Secretary (Appointed by Ward 1 Alderman)
Amy Marshall – (Appointed by Ward 3 Alderman)
Bill Mercer – (Appointed by Ward 4 Alderman)
Wayne Aldridge – (Appointed by Ward 5 Alderman)
Larry Ray – (Appointed by Ward 6 Alderman)
William Little – (Appointed by the Mayor)
Submitting deadline – 1st working day of month
Meeting – Last Monday of each month at 6:00 unless it is a holiday, then the Monday Prior
For your convenience, you may download the forms below in PDF format (Adobe Reader necessary to view) to be printed and filled out. (click on desired form)
Rezoning Application
Subdivision Application
Conditional Use Application
Variance Application
Site Plan Review