In accordance with G.S. § 153A-344, the Planning Board’s duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
(A) Make studies of the county and surrounding areas;
(B) Determine objectives to be sought in the development of the study area;
(C) Prepare and adopt plans for achieving these objectives;
(D) Develop and record policies, ordinances, administrative procedures, and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner;
(E) Advise the Board of Commissioners concerning the use and amendment of means for carrying out plans;
(F) Exercise any functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the Board of Commissioners may direct;
(G) Regulate the subdivision of land within this Board’s territorial jurisdiction as specified in the subdivision regulations for the county;
(H) Prepare and maintain this chapter;
(I) Review and make recommendations on any proposal submitted to this Board.
(1) The Planning Board shall advise and comment on whether the proposed zoning amendment is consistent with all applicable officially adopted plans, and provide a written recommendation to the Board of Commissioners that addresses plan consistency and other matters as deemed appropriate by the Planning Board.
(2) A comment by the Planning Board that a proposed amendment is inconsistent with the officially adopted plans shall not preclude consideration or approval of the proposed amendment by the Board of Commissioners.
(3) Hear any appeals from the private road naming process as outlined in Chapter 94 and § 155.170.
(J) Perform any other related duties that the Board of Commissioners may direct.
(1996 Code, § 155.213) (Ord. passed 5-21-1984; Ord. passed 3-20-2006; Ord. passed 2-5-2018)