It shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general, to:
(A) All proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance or zoning map shall be submitted to the Planning Board for review and comment. If no written report is received from the Planning Board within 30 days of referral of the amendment to that board, the governing board may proceed in its consideration of the amendment without the Planning Board report. The governing board is not bound by the recommendations, if any, of the Planning Board.
(B) Prepare and from time to time amend and revise a comprehensive and coordinated plan for the physical, social, and economic development of the area.
(C) Establish goals and policies for guiding action in the development of the area.
(D) Prepare and recommend to the Board of Aldermen ordinances promoting orderly development along the lines indicated in the Comprehensive or Land Use Plan.
(E) Determine whether specific proposed developments conform to the principles and requirements of the Comprehensive or Land Use Plan for the growth and improvement of the area.
(F) Keep the Board of Aldermen and the general public informed and advised as to these matters.
(G) Make recommendations for the timely implementation of programs to meet the goals and policies as adopted in the Land Use Plan or Comprehensive Plan.
(H) Perform any other duties which may be lawfully assigned to it.
(Ord. passed 7-6-2004; Ord. 07-39, passed 9- -2007)