Planning Commission

The Blue Lake Planning Commission is an advisory agency appointed by the City Council that makes recommendations relating to the sound and orderly growth and development of the City. The Planning Commission is the approving authority for subdivisions, lot mergers and lot line adjustments, use permits, and variances. Appointments are held in June of even-numbered years, in which either two or three planning commission members are elected to four-year terms.

Meeting Information

The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Skinner Store located behind City Hall. The Planning Commission meets on an as-needed basis when it is determined that there are items requiring the Planning Commissions review and/or consideration. Meeting notices and agendas are posted below.

Dec

2023

7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Jan

2024

7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Feb

2024

7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Mar

2024

7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Documents relating to projects are available for review at the City Clerk's office, 111 Greenwood Avenue, Blue Lake, CA, weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to noon, and l:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (707) 668-5655

Council / Commission / Committee Application Form

City Planner

The City of Blue Lake contracts planning and engineering services through SHN, Inc. Garry Rees is assigned as the City Planner for the City of Blue Lake, and comes with several years of experience both locally and elsewhere.

Office hours for the City Planner are the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays of every month, from 9:30-12 by appointment only. Appointments can be made over the phone or in person for a variety of issues, such as zoning questions, development issues, and much more.

City of Blue Lake Zoning Map