Upon receipt of the petition hereinbefore mentioned, the Clerk shall present the same to Council. Council shall then, by motion, refer the petition to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation. The Planning Commission shall ascertain and determine whether the street, alley or public way serves or is expected to serve any public purpose. The recommendation of the Planning Commission shall be in writing and shall accompany the petition and be returned to Council. The recommendation of the Planning Commission shall be advisory only.
(1969 Code §23-24; 9-4-69)