LAKEPORT, Calif. – Applications are being sought for one vacancy on the Lakeport Planning Commission.

The Lakeport Planning Commission consists of five members who serve four-year terms.

The commission 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 residents of the city of Lakeport.

The Lakeport 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 the Lakeport Planning Commission Vacancy).

Applications must be returned to the city clerk no later than Thursday, April 26.