The Planning Commission shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities in accordance with any applicable provisions of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended, (referred to in this section as Planning Act), this subchapter, and other applicable laws.
(A) Prepare, review and update a Master Plan as a guide for development within the village’s planning jurisdiction.
(B) Promote public interest in and understanding of the Master Plan, including consultation and advice concerning promotion and implementation of the Master Plan.
(C) Review the Master Plan at least every five years and determine whether to commence the procedure to amend it.
(D) Prepare an annual written report to the Village Council concerning the Planning Commission’s operations and the status of planning activities, including recommendations regarding actions by the Village Council related to planning and development.
(E) Carry out duties and responsibilities authorized or required by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, and the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended, except the annual preparation of a capital improvements program under § 65 of the Planning Act, which is the responsibility of the Village Council under the Village Charter and from which the Planning Commission is therefore and hereby exempted.
(F) Provide recommendations to the Village Council on programs for and financing of public structures and improvements.
(G) Exercise all powers and duties of a zoning commission, as previously and hereby confirmed as transferred, to the Planning Commission, as provided in the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006.
(H) Review and take action on public construction as described in §§ 61 and 63 of the Planning Act.
(I) Review and provide recommendations to the Village Council on subdivision ordinances and plats as described in § 71 of the Planning Act.
(J) Take actions authorized, required or requested by an village ordinance or Village Council resolution.
(K) Prepare special studies and plans, as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission or Village Council and for which appropriations of funds have been approved by the Village Council, as needed.
(Ord. 24.04, passed 3-11-85; Am. Ord. 24.08, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 24.07, passed 7-11-11)