(a) Content. The Council shall have the authority to adopt, and may from time to time modify, a comprehensive plan setting forth in graphic and textual form policies, laws and regulations to govern the future physical development of the City. Such plan may cover the entire City and all of its functions and services or specific geographic areas which together cover the entire City.
(b) Adoption. Upon receipt from the Manager of a proposed comprehensive plan or proposed modification of an existing plan, the Council shall refer such proposal to the Planning Board which shall, within a time specified by the Council, report its recommendations thereon. After the receipt of the recommendations of the Planning Board, the Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed comprehensive plan or modification thereof and shall take action by resolution with or without amendment.
(c) Effect. The comprehensive plan shall serve as a guide to all future Council action concerning land use and development regulations, urban renewal programs, and expenditures for capital improvements.
(Amended June 2, 1981; Nov. 3, 1998; Nov. 7, 2006)