§ 2.2 TOWN COUNCIL.

   2.2.1   Organization. Unless specifically modified in this ordinance, the Town Council must conform to the rules and procedures that it utilizes during the conduct of its regular business.

   2.2.2   Powers and duties. In the application and enforcement of this ordinance, the Town Council has the following powers and duties.

      (A)   Final approval authority. The Town Council is the approving authority for the following:

         (1)   Land development ordinance text amendments;

         (2)   Zoning map amendments;

         (3)   Conditional Zoning District classifications;

         (4)   Major subdivision preliminary plats; and

         (5)   Establishment of vested rights.

   2.2.3   Avoiding conflicts of interest. Pursuant to G.S. § 160D-109, a Town Council member shall not vote on any legislative decision regarding a development regulation adopted pursuant to G.S. Ch. 160D where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. A governing board member shall not vote on any zoning amendment if the landowner of the property subject to a rezoning petition or the applicant for a text amendment is a person with whom the member has a close familial, business, or other associational relationship.

(Ord. A.21.01, passed 6-3-2021)