[Ord. No. 2974 §1(Art. 3 §21), 11-2-2004]
The Planning and Zoning Commission, previously established by the Board of Aldermen, pursuant to Sections 89.070 and 89.310 through 89.320, RSMo., does and shall consist of not less than seven (7) nor more than fifteen (15) members, including the Mayor (if the Mayor chooses to be a member), a member of Board of Aldermen selected by the Aldermen (if the Board of Aldermen chooses to have a member serve on the Commission) and not more than fifteen (15) nor less than five (5) citizens appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Aldermen. All citizen members shall serve without compensation. The term of each appointed member shall be four (4) years, except that the terms of the citizen members first (1st) appointed shall be for varying periods so that succeeding terms will be staggered. Vacancies may be filled for the unexpired term only. The term of the other members shall be for the duration of their tenure of their official positions. Appointed members may be reappointed to successive terms without limitation. (Section 89.320, RSMo.)
[Ord. No. 2974 §1(Art. 3 §22), 11-2-2004]
A. 
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall meet frequently enough so that it can take action in conformity with Section 400.310 (Applications to be Processed Expeditiously).
B. 
Since the Commission has decision-making authority, it shall conduct its meetings in accordance with the procedures in Articles IV, V and VI.
C. 
Minutes shall be kept of all proceedings.
D. 
All meetings shall be open to the public and the agenda shall be made available in advance of the meeting.
[Ord. No. 2974 §1(Art. 3 §23), 11-2-2004]
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A quorum for the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of a majority of the membership (excluding vacant seats). A quorum is necessary for the Commission to take official action.
B. 
All actions of the Commission shall be taken by majority vote, a quorum being present.
C. 
A roll call vote shall be taken upon the request of any member.
[Ord. No. 2974 §1(Art. 3 §24), 11-2-2004]
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The Commission shall elect its Chairman and other officers annually and shall have authority to employ such assistants and technical advisors as it considers necessary within the limits of its budget appropriations. (Section 89.330, RSMo.)
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The officers may take part in all deliberations and vote on all issues.
[Ord. No. 2974 §1(Art. 3 §25), 11-2-2004]
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The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
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To prepare and submit to the Board of Aldermen for its approval a master plan for the physical development of the City and recommend amendments of said plan from time to time as it deems in the City's best interest; (Section 89.360, RSMo.)
2. 
To prepare, adopt and recommend to the Board of Aldermen for enactment as to the location, height, width and bulk of buildings and other structures and land as it shall determine to be necessary or desirable for the promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City;
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To consider all requests for conditional use permits and subdivision approval in the manner prescribed herein;
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To make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on its own initiative or upon the request of the Board of Aldermen to amend, supplement, change or repeal these regulations or any part thereof;
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To initiate from time to time a comprehensive review of the provisions of these regulations and to make written reports of its findings and recommendations to the Board of Aldermen. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall present a written annual report to the Board of Aldermen. This annual report shall contain any recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning these regulations as well as a summary of its activities during the past year and its recommendations on the City's development goals for the future.
B. 
The Planning and Zoning Commission may adopt rules governing its procedures and operations not inconsistent with the provisions of these regulations. (Section 89.330, RSMo.)
[Ord. No. 2974 §1(Art. 3 §26), 11-2-2004]
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From time to time, the Board of Aldermen may appoint one (1) or more individuals to help the Planning and Zoning Commission carry out its planning responsibilities with respect to a particular subject area. By way of illustration, without limitation, the Board of Aldermen may appoint advisory committees to consider the thoroughfare plan, bikeway plans, housing plans, economic development plans, etc.
B. 
Members of such advisory committees shall sit as non-voting members of the Planning and Zoning Commission when such issues are being considered and lend their talents, energies and expertise to the Commission. However, all formal recommendations to the Board of Aldermen shall be made by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C. 
Nothing in this Section shall prevent the Board of Aldermen from establishing independent advisory groups, committees or commissions to make recommendations on any issue directly to the Board of Aldermen.