CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission this week will meet to discuss updating city ordinances regarding marijuana cultivation and dispensaries.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

The commission will separately consider updates to two current city ordinances in light of changes to state law.

City Manager Greg Folsom’s report on the proposed updates to the city’s marijuana cultivation ordinance said that it’s suggested that individuals who wish to grow marijuana get a $250-per-year permit issued by the city.

Folsom said that annual cost would cover the cost of permitting and inspections to make sure sites are compliant.

Similarly, the dispensary ordinance updates would require a permit, as well as a background check and site inspection, he said.

The fee for the dispensaries permit would be equivalent to a business license, Folsom said.

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