Pursuant to G.S. § 160D-301, it shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general, to:
(A) To prepare, review, maintain, monitor, and periodically update and recommend to the Board of Aldermen a comprehensive plan, and such other plans as deemed appropriate, and conduct ongoing related research, data collection, mapping, and analysis.
(B) To facilitate and coordinate citizen engagement and participation in the planning process.
(C) To develop and recommend policies, ordinances, development regulations, administrative procedures, and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner.
(D) To advise the Board of Aldermen concerning the implementation of plans, including, but not limited to, review and comment on all zoning text and map amendments as required by G.S. § 160D-604.
(E) To exercise any functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the Board of Aldermen may direct.
(F) To provide a preliminary forum for review of quasi-judicial decisions, provided that no part of the forum or recommendation may be used as a basis for the deciding board.
(G) Perform any other related duties that the Board of Aldermen may direct.
(Ord. passed 11-2-2011; Ord. passed 7-1-2021)