The function of the Planning Commission is to review and adopt (as well as update) the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Fort Scott, to establish zoning districts and allowable uses, to review zoning regulations within the City and to review requests for special permits or conditional uses within certain zoning districts in the City. The Commission also reviews site plans for planned areas and is responsible for zoning within the 3 mile limit of the City of Fort Scott.

Members: 10
Term: 3 years
Requirements: Seven (7) members must reside within City limits and three (3) members may live outside of City limits.