For the purpose of this Zoning Code, the Planning Commission has the following powers and duties:
(a) Pursuant to Article XI, Section 2 of the City Charter, the Planning Commission may make recommendations to Council and the Mayor on all matters affecting the physical development of the City. These may include, without limitation:
(1) To make recommendations on plans and maps of the whole or any portion of the City and make recommendations on changes in such plans or maps when it deems it advisable;
(2) To investigate and propose on its own initiative recommendations for such amendments to the Zoning Code as it may deem wise and proper;
(3) To investigate and prepare on its own initiative recommendations for the location and design of public parks, parkways, playgrounds, recreational facilities and other park areas;
(b) In addition to the powers conferred by Charter, the Planning Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To review and approve or disapprove an application for a conditional use for a particular zoning lot;
(2) To determine that a proposed use that is not listed or provided for in this Zoning Code is substantially similar to a principal or conditionally permitted use that is listed and provided for in this Code;
(3) To review development plans and/or conditional uses as required by this Zoning Code;
(4) To hear any unresolved complaints concerning any conditional use permits, including those issued by the Zoning Administrator. Planning Commission shall have the power to revoke, modify, or affirm any issued conditional use permits that are the subject of unresolved complaints;
(5) To review any substantial changes to public parks.
(6) To review ordinances submitted to it by Council, including ordinances to amend the Zoning Code and Map and to submit to Council the Commission's recommendations with respect to such ordinances;
(7) To review and approve or disapprove plats for the resubdivision of any lots or parcels of land. As used in this chapter, resubdivision includes either dividing or joining of lots or parcels;
(8) To recommend to the Landmark Commission for its consideration such places, buildings, structures, works of art and other suitable objects as the Planning Commission shall believe may be eligible for a designation as a landmark, in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Codified Ordinances;
(9) At the request of Council to investigate and make recommendations to Council with respect to:
A. The general design and development plan for the location, relocation or removal (elimination or demolition) of, or major alterations in or with respect to, public buildings or other public structures, including landscaping with respect to any new or relocated facility referred to in this subsection.
B. The establishment, location, relocation or vacation of streets, highways or other public places.
C. Any proposed ordinance or regulation proposing or dealing with or related to any feasibility study with respect to the use and/or development of land within the City, including transportation plans or proposals, capital improvements, land acquisitions, land use and any and all other programs for the development and/or improvement of the City or a portion thereof.
(10) To adopt rules and bylaws for the holding of regular and special meetings, for the transaction and disposition of its business and the exercise of its powers.
(11) To otherwise fulfill responsibilities which may be conferred upon the Planning Commission by action of Council.
(Ord. 105-2017. Passed 1-16-18; Ord. 153-2021. Passed 12-6-21.)