(A) Establishment. Pursuant to R.C. § 713.01 and Chapter 153 of this code of ordinances there is hereby established a Planning Commission in and for the city. Such commission shall consist of five members as follows: the City Manager, Chairperson of Council, and three residents of the city who shall serve without compensation and who shall be appointed by the City Manager with approval of City Council for a term of six years.
(B) Powers and duties. In addition to the powers and duties of the Planning Commission established in Chapter 153 of this code of ordinances, the Planning Commission shall have the following powers and duties pursuant to this chapter:
(1) Review proposed amendments to this Zoning Code or Official Zoning Map and make recommendations to City Council.
(2) Make a recommendation for newly annexed areas to the city, in accordance with § 156.018 of this chapter.
(3) Administer the requirements for Planned Unit Developments, in accordance with § 156.045 of this chapter.
(4) Determine similarity of uses, pursuant to § 156.030(B)(5) of this chapter.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
Cross-reference:
Planning, see Chapter 153