(A) A Planning Board is hereby established. It shall consist of five members, four of which shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners for a term of three years each and one of which shall be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners for a term of three years. The terms of all current members of the Planning Board shall expire on December 31, 1993. The members appointed by the Board of Commissioners shall at all times of their service reside within the town limits; the members appointed by the County Commissioners shall at all times of their service reside in the area zoned outside the town limits. All members shall serve until their replacement is appointed and takes office. All appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term. The members of the Planning Board shall receive no compensation for their services.
(B) All meetings of the Planning Board shall be held at a regular place and shall be open to the public. The Planning Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings in a book maintained for that purpose only showing the vote of each member upon each question or if absent or failing to vote, an indication of such fact; and final disposition of appeals shall be by recorded resolution indicating the reasons of the Planning Board therefor, all of which shall be a public record. No final action shall be taken on any matter unless a quorum be present.
(C) The Planning Board shall have the following powers:
(1) To make recommendations on all amendments to this chapter, whether proposed by the Board of Commissioners or by petition. Anytime an amendment is proposed, the Planning Board shall have 30 days within which to submit its recommendations. Failure of the Planning Board to submit its recommendations within this time period shall constitute a favorable recommendation. The Planning Board’s report shall be submitted in writing to the Clerk and in the case of amendments by petition, to the petitioner or petitioners; and
(2) To make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on all subdivision proposals.
(D) In arriving at the final recommendation, the Planning Board shall work with the developer and all concerned agencies in arriving at an acceptable subdivision or amendment. The Planning Board shall determine whether or not the proposed subdivision conforms to all requirements of this chapter and shall not recommend approval until the subdivision does comply. The Planning Board shall discuss with the developer any changes deemed advisable and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by him or her.
(1993 Code, § 91.093) (Ord. passed 4-6-1981)