At the direction of the Town Council, the Planning Board is authorized to:
(A) Prepare plans and to coordinate the plans of the town with plans of others so as to bring about the orderly and harmonious development of the area.
(B) From time to time, review and recommend revisions to a land use plan as required by the state Coastal Area Management Act.
(C) Review and make recommendations to the Town Council on requests for rezoning; conformance with the land use plan; and amendments to the zoning, subdivision regulations, and other land use regulations.
(D) Prepare and recommend ordinances promoting orderly development of the area or amendment of the zoning, subdivision, and other land development regulations based upon its studies and consistency with the comprehensive plan.
(E) Conduct special studies or perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it by the Town Council.
(F) Acquire whatever information and knowledge is necessary to make fully informed and legally sound decisions and recommendations in the interest of the town. To that end, members are encouraged to expand their knowledge and understanding of planning issues through training opportunities.
(G) Appoint subcommittees as needed to research or review issues requiring more detailed analysis.
(H) Keep the Town Council and the general public informed and advised as to matters considered by the Board.
(I) Motions and voting. The privilege of making motions, substitute motions, amendments to motions and voting on all official acts of the Board shall reside in the members only. A voice vote shall be recorded on all official acts of the Board.
(Ord. 23-07, passed 9-6-2023; Am. Ord. 23-11, passed 9-6-2023)