The Council shall have the following responsibilities and authority pursuant to this Ordinance:
(a) Adoption of Zoning Ordinance and Amendments. In accordance with the intent and purposes expressed in the Preamble to this Ordinance, and pursuant to the authority conferred by the Revised Code, the Council shall have the authority to adopt this Ordinance, as well as amendments previously considered by the Commission or at a hearing or as decreed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) Review and Approval of Plans. Council review and approval shall be required for all planned developments, in accordance with provisions outlined in this Ordinance.
(c) Setting of Fees. The Council shall have the authority to set all fees for permits, applications, and requests for action pursuant to the regulations set forth in this Ordinance. In the absence of specific action taken by the Council to set a fee for a specific permit or application, the Administrative Official shall assess the fee based on the estimated costs of processing and reviewing the permit or application.
(d) Approval of Commission Members. Four members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
(e) Approval of Board Members. Five members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
(f) Adoption of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Council shall be responsible for adoption and updating of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan, prepared and recommended by the Commission, for the physical development of the City, in accordance with the Revised Code.