Note: Planning Commission meetings are being held in-person at the Community Center and via Zoom until further notice. 

The five-member Planning Commission is a City Council appointed commission charged with review and approval of a variety of land use entitlements, including use permits, design review, subdivisions and variances. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council on proposed changes to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and other land use related matters.

Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are usually held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 5:30 P.M. in the Calistoga Community Center, located at 1307 Washington Street. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate at all Planning Commission meetings.

Planning Commission meetings are broadcasted live on Channel 28. If you are unable to attend or miss the live broadcast, Planning Commission meetings are re-broadcasted the second and fourth Thursday of every month on Channel 28 at 12 P.M. and 7 P.M. Planning Commission videos may also be found on the City's YouTube Channel. 

Commissioners and Terms

• Chair Tim Wilkes - 01/01/24 to 12/31/25
• Vice Chair Doug Allan - 01/01/24 to 12/31/25
• Commissioner Mike Vaughn - 01/11/23 to 12/31/24
• Commissioner Kelly Oliver - 01/11/23 to 12/31/24
• Commissioner Molly Towey - 01/01/24 to 12/31/25 

For more information or to contact the Commission please contact the Planning Division at: 

City Hall
1232 Washington Street
Calistoga, CA 94515

Phone: 707-942-2827
Fax: 707-942-2831
Email:  planning@calistogaca.gov

Appeal applications and instructions are available here.

Please note communications to Commissioners are routed through the Planning Dept.

Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at 5:30 P.M. in the Calistoga Community Center, located at 1307 Washington Street. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate at all Planning Commission meetings. For additional information please contact Samantha Thomas, Associate Planner, at (707) 942-2763.

Agendas and Minutes

Planning Commission Rules of Procedure

 

 

 

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