Chapter 2.44
PLANNING COMMISSION

Sections:

   2.44.010   Created.

   2.44.012   Familiarity with local concerns.

   2.44.015   Purpose.

   2.44.020   City planning commission general functions.

   2.44.030   Chair--Committees--Staff.

   2.44.035   Absences.

   2.44.040   Meetings--Rules of procedure.

   2.44.050   Functions, powers and duties.

   2.44.060   Rules--Records and meetings.

2.44.010 Created.

   A.   Appointment. There is created a planning commission for the city. The powers and duties of such commission shall be as provided by this code and the planning, zoning and development laws of the State of California (currently G.C. 65100-65107).

   B.   Members. The planning commission shall consist of five (5) members plus up to two alternate members. Members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the city council in accordance with Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

   C.   Alternate member(s). Alternate member(s) will be selected by the city council and membership status is in accordance with Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

   D.   Compensation. All members serve without compensation.

   E.   Term. The terms of the commission members and the alternate member(s) shall be four years and implemented pursuant to Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

   F.   Removal. The city council may remove commission members at any time, with or without cause, by a vote of the city council. (Ord. 532 § 1, 2018; Ord. 422 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991; prior code § 2.18.010)

2.44.012 Familiarity with local concerns.

   All planning commission applicants must be residents of the city and should have knowledge, appreciation and comprehension of public issues and concerns related to the city as would be expected of a person who has resided in the city for at least three (3) years.

(Ord. 422 § 2, 2009)

2.44.015 Purpose.

   The primary purpose of the planning commission is to focus on the physical environment within the city. The commission conducts public hearings and makes decisions and/or recommendations about development on behalf of the city council. The planning commission makes recommendations to the city council on general plan amendments, specific plans and zone changes.

(Ord. 422 § 3, 2009)

2.44.020 City planning commission general functions.

   The planning commission for the city, as created and described in Section 2.44.010 of this code shall perform all functions and take all actions designated at Section 16.46.040 of this code.

(Ord. 422 § 4, 2009; Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.18.015)

2.44.030 Chair--Committees--Staff.

   Designation of chairpersons for the commission shall be governed by Section 2.32.030 of this code. The commission shall be authorized to appoint and fix the membership of such number of standing and temporary committees as it may find expedient for the performance of its duties. The city manager may appoint an executive secretary and other staff and provide for such compensation for their services as may be authorized by the city council and by the annual city budget of expenditures.

(Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.18.020)