The duties of the Planning Commission are as follows:
(a) To review all proposed amendments to and re-zonings of this ordinance and map, as per Chapter 1131, and to forward recommendations to Council.
(b) To initiate amendments to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and official Zoning Map by resolution and recommendation to Council.
(c) To act on all proposed planned developments, as per Chapter 1143, and to forward recommendations to Council for final action relative to Development Plans and amendments.
(d) To administer the Subdivision Regulations of St. Clairsville.
(e) To make plans which show the Commission’s recommendations for the character of both public and private streets, bridges, parks, open spaces, waterways, and utilities.
(f) To make plans which show the Commission’s recommendations on the location and extension of streets, bridges, parks, open spaces, waterways, and utilities.
(g) To work with the Board of Architectural Review and to make plans and recommendations for the control and care of historic structures and grounds not located in areas subject to architectural review.
(h) To assist in the design of public works such as bridges, street fixtures, public art, and visible utilities.
(i) To work in cooperation with the Street Tree Advisory Board and to make plans and recommendations for the control, installation, and care of trees and other vegetation.
(j) To administer and make recommendations for the application of the Comprehensive Community Plan.