The Commission shall have the powers and duties which are now or may hereafter be assigned to it by charter, ordinances, or resolution of this City and general laws of this state, including the ORS Chapter 227. The Planning Commission shall administer the development ordinance of the City, and may make recommendations to the City Council, to public officials, and to individuals regarding land use, locations of thoroughfares, public buildings, parks, and other public facilities, and regarding any other matter relating to the planning and development of the City and the surrounding areas. The Commission may make studies, hold hearings, and prepare reports and recommendations on its own initiative or at the request of the City Council, provided appropriate funding is available and has been authorized. The Planning Commission shall, on October 1 of each year, make and file a report of all its transactions with the City Council. All recommendations, suggestions, and reports made to the City Council by the Planning Commission shall be in writing.
(Ord. 661, passed 5-6-2020)