LAKEPORT, Calif. – Due to a recent resignation, applications are being sought for a vacancy on the Lakeport Planning Commission.

The term would become effective immediately and run until and run until May 6, 2012.

The seat was vacated by Commissioner Marc Spillman.

The Lakeport Planning Commission, consisting of five members, currently meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the city council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

Qualified applicants must be a resident of the city of Lakeport.

The planning commission reviews matters related to planning and development and is the Lakeport City Council’s advisor on land use planning matters.

The commission considers such things as the general plan, rezoning, use permits, subdivisions, architectural and design reviews, planning policy matters and interpretations.

Interested applicants should contact City Clerk Janel Chapman at 707-263-5615, Extension 12, for an application.

Applications also are available on the city’s Web site, www.cityoflakeport.com. (See “Hot Topics” article regarding planning commission vacancy).

Applications must be returned to the city clerk no later than 5 p.m. on June 29.

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