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ARTICLE 2: REVIEW AUTHORITIES AND POWERS
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)
   2.2.11.   
   2.2.12.   Sign Design Review Committee
2.1.   PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
   This article describes the powers and responsibilities of the legislative and administrative bodies, appointive officers, municipal agencies, and boards and commissions involved in the planning, zoning, and division of land within the .
2.2.   REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
2.2.1.   MAYOR AND COUNCIL
   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)
2.2.2.   CITY MANAGER
   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 .
2.2.3.   PLANNING COMMISSION
   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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