1147.04 PLANNING COMMISSION.

   A description of the organization and responsibilities of the Planning Commission are provided in the City of Tiffin Charter and in this Ordinance.

   (a)   Appointment and Organization.

      (1)   The Planning Commission shall be composed of seven (7) voting members in accordance with Section 7.01 of the Charter of the City of Tiffin.

      (2)   The term of office shall be four (4) years and their terms shall be so arranged that the term of two (2) members shall expire every two (2) years.  Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner the original appointment was made.

   (b)   Proceedings of the Planning Commission.

      (1)   The Commission shall elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from its membership and shall adopt rules necessary to the conduct of its affairs in keeping with the provisions of this Ordinance. 

      (2)   Commission meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Commission may determine.

      (3)   All meetings shall be open to the public.

      (4)   The Planning Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote for each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions.  All minutes shall be public record and immediately filed in the office of the Commission. 

   (c)   Duties of the Planning Commission.

For the purpose of this Ordinance, the Commission shall have the following duties:

      (1)   Review all proposed amendments to the text of this Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map and make recommendations to the City Council.

      (2)   Initiate advisable Official Zoning Map changes or changes in the text of the Zoning Ordinance where same will promote the best interest of the public in general through recommendations to the City Council.

      (3)   Review all Planned Unit Development Applications and make recommendations to the City Council as provided in this Ordinance.

      (4)   Carry on a continuous review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of this Ordinance and recommend such changes or amendments as it feels would be appropriate.

      (5)   Administer the Subdivision Regulations as set forth in Chapters 1121 - 1129 of Codified Ordinances.

      (6)   Administer the conditional use permits in accordance with 1148.04.