(A) Purpose. The Danville Area Planning and Zoning Commission, as established by and described in Chapter 33 of the Danville Code of Ordinances, shall act as an advisory body to the City Council with respect to planning and zoning matters outlined in this chapter.
(B) Powers and Duties. The Commission shall have the following authority and duties under this chapter:
(1) Prepare and recommend to the City Council an official Comprehensive Plan to guide the future development or redevelopment of the City and its planning area and, from time to time, to recommend amendments to the plan;
(2) Propose amendments to this chapter, and make recommendations thereon to the City Council;
(3) Conduct public hearings and review applications for proposed zoning map amendments, special use permits, and Planned Unit Developments, and make recommendations thereon to the City Council;
(4) Hear and decide appeals of any interpretation or decision made by the Zoning Administrator.
(5) Hear and decide requests for major variations from the regulations and standards of this section.
(6) Carry out such other responsibilities as may be specifically delegated to the Commission or a Zoning Board of Appeals by this section, or by the City Council or by the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
(Ord. 8612, passed 12-2-08; Am. Ord. 9158, passed 6-19-18)