(A) The Planning Commission shall be organized and shall have such powers and duties as provided in §§ 9.01 and 9.02 of the City Charter.
(B) The Planning Commission and its staff shall perform the following duties, in accordance with the Charter, Article IX, ORC §§ 713.01 through 713.05, and ORC § 713.11 (A):
(1) Prepare the Zoning Code.
(2) Interpretation. To determine if uses not specifically mentioned in the zoning are similar to uses permitted within a district.
(3) Initiate the Zoning of Newly Annexed Areas. Whenever lands are incorporated into the city through annexation, the Planning Commission shall provide City Council with temporary and permanent zoning classification recommendations as discussed in § 154.09.07.
(4) Initiate Amendments to the Zoning Code or Official Zoning Map. Continuously review the code for the purpose of recommending official map or text changes or amendments considered necessary and appropriate to update this Zoning Code to promote the best interest of the public in general, only if the amendment can be justified on one of following grounds:
(a) The change is in conformance with the comprehensive plan of the city;
(b) There has been a substantial and significant change in area conditions;
(c) There is a need for additional land in the zoning district classifications being requested for change; or
(d) There is an error in the Zoning Code.
(5) Maintenance of Code. Maintain an up-to-date copy of the text and map on permanent display in the municipal office.
(6) Maintenance of Proceedings Records. The Planning Commission shall cause to be made a record of all its proceedings, setting forth its reasons for its decisions. The record, immediately following the Planning Commission's decision shall be filed in the offices of the Planning Commission, and shall be open to public inspection.
(7) Conditional Uses. The Planning Commission may hear and decide on, in accordance with the provisions of this Zoning Code, applications for a conditional use permit as well as applications for any variance submitted with the application for a conditional use permit as set forth in § 154.07.01
(B)(5).
(8) Site Plan Review. The Planning Commission may review, define, and approve site plans and access management requirements for substantial developments that warrant public review.
(9) Public hearings. The Planning Commission may require and hold public hearings concerning matters that come before the Planning Commission.
(C) Appeals Procedure. Appeals from the Planning Commission in their decision on variances, conditional uses and related matters shall be to the county court of common pleas, as provided by the state statutes.
HISTORY: (Newly proposed; Formerly §154.10 (A-B), Ord. 2306, passed 2-23-82; Am. Ord. 3677, passed 8-25-20)