The Planning Commission is comprised of a nine-member governing body that is appointed by the City’s Mayor, subject to the approval of the Clare City Commission. The Planning Commission is responsible for developing the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan and the Future Land Use Map. The Planning Commission is also the approval authority for all site plans related to commercial, industrial and multi-family residential development within the City of Clare. The Planning Commission is the approval authority of special use permits and is responsible for reviewing and providing recommendations to the City Commission related to zoning matters of the City. The Board meets monthly.