The Clearlake Planning Commission is composed of five individuals appointed by the majority of the City Council for staggered, four-year terms.
The scope of duties of the Planning Commission is as follows:
- Hear and act upon land use applications
- Act as the advisory agency for the City in connection with the administration of the Subdivision Map Act of the State and the City's subdivision regulations
- Perform the duties of a planning commission as prescribed by the State of California
The Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.