(A) In considering changes to the text of this chapter or the official zoning map, the City Council acts in its legislative capacity and must proceed within the limits of the city code and state statute.
(B) Detailed minutes of all meetings related to matters contained in this chapter are required and the vote of every member on each issue shall be recorded.
(C) The City Council shall, upon recommendation of the Planning Board have the authority to revise this chapter and map, and approve special use permits, appoint the city’s representatives to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment and other authorities as may be granted by this chapter may address the overall rezoning.
(D) Conflict of interest.
(1) A City Council member shall not vote on any legislative decision regarding a development regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. A City Council member shall not vote on any zoning amendment if the landowner of the property subject to a rezoning petition or the applicant for a text amendment is a person with whom the member has a close familial, business, or other associational relationship.
(2) A member of City Council exercising quasi-judicial functions pursuant to this chapter shall not participate in or vote on any quasi-judicial matter in a manner that would violate affected persons' constitutional rights to an impartial decision maker. Impermissible violations of due process include, but are not limited to, a member having a fixed opinion prior to hearing the matter that is not susceptible to change, undisclosed ex parte communications, a close familial, business, or other associational relationship with an affected person, or a financial interest in the outcome of the matter.
(2009 Code, § 155.256) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)