Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 713.01, et seq., and the City of Portsmouth Charter Sections 114-124, a Planning and Zoning Commission is hereby created and established.
The powers and duties of the Commission shall be those granted or imposed by Ohio Revised Code 713.01 to 713.27, 735.17 to 735.26, 735.15, and all other sections of the Ohio Revised Code, those provided by this Zoning Code, such as are otherwise provided by ordinances passed by Council relating to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the following:
(a) Review of preliminary and final plats and recommendation of action of Council;
(b) Approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations;
(c) Initiate and review amendments to the Zoning Map and to the Zoning Code and recommendation of action to Council;
(d) Initiate rezoning applications;
(e) Initiate the inclusion of annexed territory in one or more of the zoning districts defined in the Zoning Code as amended;
(f) Review and approve final development plans, and review and approve amended and revised development plans;
(g) Review and approve site development plans;
(h) Initiate planning activities within the City including comprehensive planning, land use planning, park and recreation planning, and all other types of planning activities as may be appropriate; and
(i) Hear and determine appeals provided by the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Code. (Ord. 2022-110. Passed 12-12-22.)