(a) Conflict of Interest. If a Council member has a conflict of interest concerning the issue appealed, or owns real property within 200 feet of the boundary of the parcel which is at issue or the subject of an appeal or an application under consideration by the Council, the member shall step down and not participate as a member of Council in the discussion or decision of the issue.
(b) Powers and Duties. The Council shall have the powers and duties granted in Charter Section 3.06, the Ohio Constitution and the Ohio Revised Code, and the following:
(1) Hold public hearings and decide proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code.
(2) Investigate and propose amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code and the Official Zoning District Map which the Council determines are consistent with the purposes thereof and which further the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City.
(3) Act upon Planned Residential Developments and condominium developments.
(4) Act upon major subdivision Development Plans.
(5) Accept or reject any proposed public land, street, easement, right of way, or other improvements; and approve the vacation of a dedicated street, right-of-way or other improvement.
(6) Establish, by ordinance, a schedule of fees.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)