(1) The existing master plan for the physical development of the City contains recommendations for the growth, development and beautification of the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Additions to and amendments of the master plan shall be by Ordinance, but before any such revision, the Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing on the proposed action.
(2) A copy of the proposed revisions to the master plan shall be forwarded jointly to the Mayor and the City Manager who shall submit the proposal to the City Council, together with their recommendations, if any. The City Council, after a public hearing, shall adopt or reject such proposed revisions and if any part thereof should be rejected by the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission may make modifications and again forward it to the Mayor and the City Manager for submission to the City Council.
(3) Following the adoption of the master plan by the City Council, it shall serve as a guide to all future City Council action concerning land use and development regulations and expenditures for capital improvements. Any proposal which deviates from the master plan shall not be authorized until and unless the locations and extent thereof shall have been submitted to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. In case of disapproval, the Commission shall communicate its reasons to the City Council, which shall have the power to overrule such disapproval, and upon such overruling, the City Council or the appropriate office, department or agency shall have the authority to proceed. The failure of the Commission to act within thirty (30) days after the date of official submission to the Commission shall be deemed approval, unless a longer period be granted by the City Council or submitting official.
(Am. Ord. O-2020-010, passed 2-25-20)