(A) Established. The city must maintain a Planning Commission to review and act on proposed development projects and to assist in the development and application of land use policy and regulations in Eureka.
(B) Composition.
(1) Number of members. The Planning Commission consists of five members.
(2) Member experience. Persons appointed to the Planning Commission must have an interest and/or experience in city planning, land development, land use law, architecture, urban design, natural resource protection, real estate, transportation planning, economic development or other relevant planning-related fields.
(3) Appointment; vacancy. Planning Commission members must be appointed and vacancies on the Commission filled in accordance with Municipal Code §§ 33.001 et seq. (Boards and Commissions Created by Council).
(C) Responsibilities and powers. The Planning Commission:
(1) Serves as the review and decision-making authority on applications as shown in Table 404-1;
(2) Hears appeals on decisions in accordance with § 155.416 (Appeals and Reviews);
(3) Makes recommendations to the City Council on Zoning Code amendments and other legislative matters;
(4) Makes recommendations to the City Council on General Plan amendments and specific plans and other special-purpose land use plans; and
(5) Assumes responsibilities described in Municipal Code § 152.01 (Planning Commission).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902-C.S., passed 8-18-20)