1137.07 POWERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

   (a)   The Commission shall have such powers as are conferred by the general laws of the State of Ohio and by ordinance of Council.

   (b)   The Commission may control, appoint, or employ professional services, and may appoint a secretary, clerks, draft persons, and other subordinates as it finds necessary in connection with the performance of its functions and duties. Expenditures for such service and employment shall be within the amount appropriated for such purposes by Council.

   (c)   For purposes of carrying out its duties, the Commission, its agents, and its designees may, upon reasonable notice to the owner or occupant of the property and at reasonable times, enter upon all property within the limits of the Municipality. Upon refusal of an owner or occupant to admit the Commission, its agent or designee to the property, the Commission, by showing reasonable necessity, may secure a search warrant from any judge in the county who is authorized to issue a search warrant in criminal cases.

   (d)   The Commission shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and to compel testimony.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)