(A) The Committee shall serve as an advisory board to the Town Board of Commissioners on matter involving planning, zoning, and development. As part of this function, the Planning Board shall work with the Town Planner to provide recommendations to the Town Board of Commissioners on the following items:
(1) Creation of a comprehensive development plan for the town and extraterritorial jurisdiction, encompassing land use, transportation, economic development, provision of public services and utilities, and growth;
(2) Creation of other strategic or small area plans assigned by the Town Board;
(3) Action on any zoning, site plan, or development request for which a recommendation by the Planning Board is required by Chapter 152 of this code of ordinances;
(4) Action on any subdivision request for which a recommendation by the Planning Board is required by Chapter 152 of this code of ordinances; and
(5) Action on any other item referred to the Planning Board by the Town Board.
(B) In making the recommendations, the Planning Board may work with and confer with the Board, town staff, local residents, and business and community leaders to seek public input prior to the formulation of the recommendation. Where public hearings or public notice of requests are required by state law, or by Chapter 152 of this code of ordinances, these shall be held in accordance with applicable state statutes or local ordinances.
(Prior Code, § 24.06)
(C) The Planning Board shall from time to time, and at least annually, make presentations to the Board of Commissioners, giving an update on its activities and any recommendations on general planning, zoning, or development matters deemed appropriate by the Planning Board. In addition, the Planning Board shall furnish the Board of Commissioners each month a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting.
(Prior Code, § 24.07)