(a) Authorization. The Planning Commission has been established by Village Council pursuant to Ohio R.C. Section 713.01 and consists of five (5) members including the mayor, one (1) member of the legislative authority to be elected thereby for the remainder of his or her term as such member of the legislative authority, and three (3) citizens to be appointed by the mayor for terms of six (6) years each. All members shall serve without compensation. Any member may hold any other public office. The Mayor shall have the right to remove any members of the Board with due cause.
(b) Proceedings. The Planning Commission may adopt rules necessary to the conduct of its affairs in keeping with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman and at such other times as the Commission may determine. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Commission shall keep records of its official actions, all of which shall be public record.
(c) Quorum. A simple majority of the Planning Commission, if in attendance, shall constitute a quorum.
(d) Powers and Duties. The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties as set forth below and as otherwise provided in this Zoning Ordinance and Ohio R.C. Section 713.02:
(1) Site Plan Review. Review and act on Major Site Plans pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance.
(2) Cluster Subdivision. Review and recommend on cluster subdivision conditional use applications to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(3) Conditional Uses. Review and recommend on applications for conditional uses according to provisions and criteria stated in this Zoning Ordinance to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(4) Planned Unit Developments. Review all applications for Planned Unit Development districts and to forward recommendations on development plans, conditions, and amendments to Village Council for final action as provided in this Zoning Ordinance.
(5) Zoning Map and Text Amendments. To review all proposed amendments to and re-zonings of this Zoning Ordinance and map and to forward recommendations to Village Council.
(6) Code Review. Carry on a continuous review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of this Zoning Ordinance and initiate and recommend to Village Council such changes or amendments as it feels would be appropriate.
(7) Planning. To make plans and recommendations within and contiguous to the Village for the character, location, and extension of public and private streets, bridges, parks, open spaces, waterways, utilities, public ways, grounds, open spaces, buildings, property, utilities or terminals for water, light, sanitation, transportation, communication, power, and other purposes as provided in Ohio R.C. Section 713.02.
(Ord. 30-22. Passed 12-12-22.)