[Ord. No. 649 §1, 3-4-2002]
This Section addresses the duties and responsibilities of a
Planning Commission, hereafter referred to as "the Commission", and
other officials and agencies with respect to the administration of
this Code.
[Ord. No. 649 §1, 3-4-2002]
The establishment of the Commission shall be in accordance with
the policies and procedures as set forth in State law. The Commission
shall consist of not more than fifteen (15) or less than five (5)
citizens and the Mayor. Additionally, one (1) member of the Board
of Aldermen selected by the Board of Aldermen shall serve if the Board
of Aldermen chooses to have a member serve on the Commission. All
members are full and voting members.
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The term of each of the citizen members shall be for four (4)
years, except that the terms of the citizen members first appointed
shall be for varying periods so that succeeding terms will be staggered.
The Board of Aldermen may remove any citizen member for cause stated
in writing and after public hearing.
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All members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by
the legislative body of the jurisdiction served. The terms of office
for the Commission members shall be staggered at annual intervals
so as to provide continuity in policy and personnel. Members of the
Commission shall be residents of the jurisdiction served. All citizen
members of the Commission will serve without compensation. Any vacancy
for the unexpired term of any member whose term is not completed shall
be filled for the unexpired term by appointment. A member shall continue
to serve until a successor has been appointed and approved by the
legislative body of the jurisdiction.
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The Commission shall elect from its own membership a Chairperson.
It shall also establish and adopt rules for its organization and transaction
of business and shall keep a public record of its proceedings.
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A Secretary to assist the Commission shall be selected from
its membership. The Secretary shall keep minutes of the Commission
meetings for public record and conduct correspondence including the
notification of decisions. The Secretary shall also certify records.
The Secretary shall also prepare and submit the minutes of Commission
meetings to the Chairperson and the Commission.
[Ord. No. 649 §1, 3-4-2002]
A.
The
Commission shall have the authority and duty to:
1.
Prepare, adopt and submit to the Board of Aldermen for its approval
a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the City that
includes official maps, growth and land use, commercial and industrial
uses, transportation and utilities, community facilities, housing,
the environmental attributes and geologic and natural hazards.
2.
Make recommendations in connection with the execution and detailed
interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan and make such changes and
adjustments in the plan as may be deemed desirable from time to time.
3.
Act as a Zoning Commission in accordance with the provisions of present
or future State zoning enabling acts.
4.
Prepare and recommend to the Board of Aldermen rules controlling
the subdivision of land.
5.
Make recommendation regarding the approval or disapproval of plats
for land subdivision. Such plats shall be referred to the Commission
before the Board of Aldermen takes any action. Failure of the Commission
to act within thirty (30) days shall be deemed as approval.
6.
Recommend from time to time legislation which may be desirable to
further the purpose of City planning.
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A.
It
shall be the duty of the Commission to develop and recommend to the
legislative body a zoning code in accordance with the guidelines of
the Comprehensive Plan establishing zones within the jurisdiction.
Such a code shall be made in regards to the character of each district
and the most appropriate use within the jurisdiction.
B.
The
Commission shall make periodic reports and recommendations to the
legislative body.
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It shall be the duty of the Commission to develop and certify
regulations governing the division of land. All divisions of land
shall be in accordance with the adopted regulations.
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It shall be the duty of the Commission to review conditional
use permit applications. The application shall be accompanied by maps,
drawings or other documentation in support of the request. The granting
of a conditional use permit shall not exempt the applicant from compliance
with other relevant provisions of related ordinances.
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The legislative body shall adopt an official Zoning Map for
all area included within the jurisdiction.
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Any person with standing aggrieved by any decisions of the Commission
shall have the right to make such appeals as shall be permitted to
be provided by this Code or State law. Such appeals shall be based
on record.
