(a) The Village of Greenfield Planning Commission is established and organized in accordance with Section 147.01 of the Codified Ordinances.
(b) The Planning Commission shall have the following powers and duties under this Code and in furtherance of Section 147.01 of the Codified Ordinances:
(1) Initiate advisable Zoning Map changes, or changes to the test of the Code where the same will promote the best interest of the public in general through recommendation to the Village Council;
(2) Review all proposed amendments to this Code, whether map amendment or text amendment;
(3) Review plats and subdivision regulations;
(4) Review and approve or deny approval of certificates of appropriateness;
(5) Review of site plans;
(6) Establish such reasonable conditions, regulations, and standards in the approval of a district change, site plan and design approval, certificate of appropriateness, or other official action as necessary to ensure a project complies with the purpose and intent of this Code and of the ordinances of the Village;
(7) Exercise any powers, duties or functions provided to municipal planning commissions by state law that do not otherwise conflict with Village Council's ordinances or resolutions, or this Code; and
(8) Such other official action consistent with the powers, duties, or authorities of the Commission as set forth by the provisions of this Code, or assigned by Village Council.
(c) In furtherance of its duties and powers under this Code, the Planning Commission shall operate in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) Three (3) members present shall constitute a quorum of the Planning Commission.
(2) All actions taken by the Planning Commission shall be initiated by motion and shall be recorded in the minutes.
(3) The Planning Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each application or questions, or, if a member is absent or fails to vote, the minutes shall indicate such fact.
(4) Three (3) affirmative votes shall be required for the adoption of any motion.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)