Section
2.1. PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
2.2. REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
2.2.1. Mayor and Council
2.2.2. City Manager
2.2.3. Planning Commission
2.2.4. Zoning Examiner
2.2.5. Board of Adjustment
2.2.6. Design Review Board
2.2.7. Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission
2.2.8. Historic Preservation
Advisory Boards
2.2.9. Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD)
2.2.10. Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD)
2.2.12. Sign Design Review Committee
The Mayor and Council perform the following functions:
A.
The Mayor and Council shall adopt a comprehensive, long-range
for the
of the
known as the
as mandated by the A.R.S. §§ 9-461.05 et seq. and in accordance with the procedures in Section 3.6,
Plan Adoption and Amendment Procedures.
B.
and Regulations
The Mayor and Council shall adopt
, regulations, programs, and legislation as may be needed for the systematic implementation of the
and as required by Arizona Revised Statutes in accordance with the procedures in Section 3.6,
Plan Adoption and Amendment Procedures.
C. Redevelopment Plans
The Mayor and Council may adopt or amend redevelopment plans, which are policy plans addressing slum and blighted areas from the standpoint of providing economic incentives to stimulate
/redevelopment, in accordance with Section 3.6,
Plan Adoption and Amendment Procedures.
D.
()
The Mayor and Council shall adopt and amend the
in accordance with Section 3.7,
Text Amendment Procedure.
E. Establishment of Original
Zoning
The Mayor and Council shall establish original zoning for land annexed into the
in accordance with Section 3.5, Rezoning (Change of Zoning) Procedure, and A.R.S. § 9-471.
F. Changes in
Boundaries (Rezonings)
The Mayor and Council shall consider amendments to
boundaries as set forth on the
in accordance with procedures in Section 3.5, Rezoning (Change of Zoning) Procedure.
G. Appeals of Zoning Examiner (Examiner) Decisions, Special Exception
The Mayor and Council shall consider appeals from Zoning Examiner decisions on Special Exception
applications in accordance with Section 3.9.2, Mayor and Council Appeal Procedure.
H.
The Mayor and Council shall consider final
in accordance with procedures in Section 8.4.5, Final , and Arizona Revised Statutes. Authority to approve a tentative is delegated to the
of the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD).
I. Special Exception
The Mayor and Council shall consider Special Exception
requests requiring Mayor and Council consideration in accordance with procedures in Section 3.4.4, Mayor and Council Special Exception Procedure.
J. Enforcement
The Mayor and Council shall adopt policies for establishing rules and procedures deemed necessary or advisable for the enforcement of the
.
K. Appointments
The Mayor and Council shall appoint the following individuals and members of boards and commissions:
1. Planning Commission in accordance with Section 2.2.3;
2. Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section 2.2.5;
3. Design Review Board in accordance with Section 2.2.6; and,
4.
in accordance with Section 2.2.11.
L. Appeals of
’s 400' Notice Procedure Decisions
The Mayor and Council shall consider appeals of the PDSD ’s decisions on applications under the zoning compliance 400' Notice Procedure in accordance with procedures in Section 3.9.2, Mayor and Council Appeal Procedure.
M.
Plan Approvals
The Mayor and Council shall consider
plans submitted in accordance with A.R.S. §§ 9-1201 et seq. and the procedures in Section 3.12.2, .
(Am. Ord. 11732, 2/19/2020)
The City Manager provides general supervision of and direction to the PDSD and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) in the administration of the
, subject to the control of the Mayor and Council, and is given the authority to perform the following duties.
A. Enforcement
The City Manager assures that the
is enforced and that
agencies and employees provide assistance to the PDSD, HCDD, and other responsible boards and commissions in the planning, zoning, and division of land.
B. Capital Improvement Program
The City Manager, with the assistance of the HCDD and PDSD Directors and other
agencies, shall prepare a coordinated program of proposed public
for the
on an annual basis.
C. Establishment of Fees
The City Manager recommends fees to the Mayor and Council to be imposed in connection with reviews necessitated by the application of the
.
The Planning Commission is established to advise the Mayor and Council, PDSD, and HCDD on the adoption of long-range plans, policies,
, and standards that affect
and
. The Planning Commission serves in the capacity of a planning commission as provided in the Arizona Revised Statutes.
A. Composition
The Planning Commission consists of 13 members as provided below.
1. Appointment
Each member of the City Council appoints two members, both of whom must be residents of the
and at least one of whom must be a resident of the Council member’s ward. The Mayor appoints one member who must be a resident of the
. Should an appointment not be made within 30
of when the position becomes available, the appointment can be made by a majority vote of the Mayor and Council. All members of the Commission serve without compensation.
2. Qualifications
Members of the Planning Commission are appointed on the basis of their interest in
City and its future
, particularly as demonstrated by active participation in community affairs directly related to planning issues. No member shall hold any
,
, or
elective office or be a permanent employee of the
while appointed to the Commission.
3. Terms and Removal from Office
The term of appointment and the removal of a member of the Planning Commission shall be in accordance with Tucson Code, Chapter 10A, Article XIII.
4. Vacancies
All vacant positions on the Planning Commission shall be filled by appointment as described in Section 2.2.3.A.1. An appointment to fill an unexpired term shall be for the unexpired portion of the term.
B. Administrative Functions
The Planning Commission’s administrative functions shall be accomplished as follows.
1. Election of Officers
The Planning Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. The terms of the Chair and Vice Chair are one year which shall commence in February of each year.
2. Meetings
The Planning Commission shall hold at least one meeting per month, except when there are no agenda items that require action, but may hold as many meetings as necessary to conduct its business in a timely manner. All meetings shall be open to the public, with the exception of executive sessions.
3. Quorum and Voting
Seven members of the Planning Commission present at a meeting constitute a quorum. A concurring vote of seven members is necessary to make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council. A simple majority of those members present is required to approve or deny any other matter before the Planning Commission. If a concurring vote cannot be attained within the specified time allotted by the procedure on matters requiring Mayor and Council decision, the matter shall be forwarded to the Mayor and Council without recommendation.
4. Records
The PDSD shall keep public records of the Planning Commission’s public hearings, findings, and recommendations.
5. Rules of Procedure
The Planning Commission shall adopt rules of procedure necessary to carry out its functions. Copies of such rules shall be available to the public through the PDSD.
6. Subcommittees
The Planning Commission may create such special subcommittees as it deems necessary or desirable in accordance with Chapter 10A of the Tucson Code. The members of such subcommittees shall be selected from among the members of the Planning Commission and may include other
qualified to contribute to the work of the special subcommittee.
C. Powers and Duties
The Planning Commission shall perform the following duties.
1.
The Planning Commission conducts public hearings and makes recommendations to the Mayor and Council on the adoption of, and amendments to, the
in accordance with Section 3.6,
Plan Adoption and Amendment Procedure.
2.
The Planning Commission conducts public hearings and makes recommendations to the Mayor and Council on adoption of, and amendment to,
, including but not limited to area and neighborhood plans, and on regulations for the implementation of the
in accordance with Section 3.6,
Plan Adoption and Amendment Procedure.
3.
The Planning Commission conducts public hearings and makes recommendations to the Mayor and Council on adoption of, and amendments to, the text of the
in accordance with Section 3.7,
Text Amendment Procedure.
4. Other Matters
The Planning Commission shall review such other issues as might be required by the Mayor and Council, and upon agreement by seven of its members. The Planning Commission may consider any other matter that pertains or is reasonably related to its duties.
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