The Planning and Environmental Commission shall have the following function and duties:
(A) To make and adopt a master plan, for approval by the Town Council, for the physical development of the town, including any areas outside its boundaries, subject to the approval of the legislative or governing body having jurisdiction thereof, which in the Commission’s judgment bear relation to the planning of the town. The plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts and descriptive matter, shall show the Commission’s recommendations for the development of the subject territory;
(B) To review and recommend to the Town Council a zoning ordinance with appropriate regulations, which may be specifically provided or required by ordinance of the town;
(C) To review and recommend to the Town Council subdivision regulations as may be provided or required by ordinance of the town;
(D) To review and approve environmental impact reports and mitigation measures as they relate to the zoning ordinance, codified in Title 12 of this code;
(E) To review and comment on programs, studies of environmental issues for the town and the Gore Valley;
(F) To conduct research and appropriate studies of environmental issues for the town and the Gore Valley;
(G) To make recommendations to the Town Council for the control of pollution and the protection of the environment;
(H) When data is obtained indicating that state air and water pollution standards have been violated, to advise the Council of the necessary and appropriate action;
(I) To be concerned and involved with environmental issues for the entire Gore Valley and to take the initiative to organize and coordinate environmental studies and measures necessary to protect the residents of Gore Valley and Eagle County; and
(J) To consider any other matters pertaining to the Commission as provided by law, resolution or ordinance, and to act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council when so requested, and to perform all other powers and duties authorized and required by ordinance or state law.
(Ord. 10(1978) § 1)