There is created by the town council a planning and zoning commission composed of seven (7) members who shall act in an advisory capacity to the town council on matters set forth in this chapter, and shall be appointed and serve as provided in section 8.3 of the home rule charter. Each appointed planning and zoning commission member shall receive for each regular or special meeting for which a quorum is present and pursuant to the attendance policy adopted by the commission compensation in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
(Ord. 365, Series of 2005; amd. Ord. 594, Series of 2023)
The commission shall elect its chairman from among its members and create and fill such other of its offices as it may determine. The term of the chairman shall be one year with eligibility for reelection. The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month. It shall adopt rules for transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations, which record shall be a public record kept in the office of the town clerk. (Ord. 7, Series of 1978)
All expenditures of the commission shall be determined and appropriated by the town council. The council shall provide the funds, equipment and accommodations necessary for the commission's work. The expenditures of the commission shall not exceed that amount determined and appropriated for its use by the town council. After obtaining the approval of a majority of the town council, the commission may appoint such employees as it may deem necessary for its work, whose appointment, promotion, demotion and removal shall be subject to the same provisions of law as govern other corresponding civil employees of the town.
A. Master Plan: It shall be the function and duty of the commission to make and adopt a master plan, for approval by the town council, for the physical development of the town, including any areas outside of 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. This plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive matter, shall show the commission's recommendations for the development of the territory. The adoption, enforcement and status of the master plan shall be in compliance with state law.
B. Zoning Ordinance 2 : The commission shall prepare for the approval of the town council, a zoning ordinance, with appropriate land use regulations. An official zoning map recommending the boundaries of the various zoning districts shall be prepared and updated as needed by the commission for approval by the town council by resolution of both bodies. The adoption, enforcement, status and alteration of the zoning ordinance shall be in compliance with the law as set forth in the state statutes and town's home rule charter.
C. Subdivision Regulations 3 : The planning commission shall adopt for approval by the town council such subdivision regulations as the commission deems proper according to law.
D. Design Review: The commission shall review matters regarding building configurations, colors, materials and general compatibility of proposed structures and outdoor advertising within the community of Winter Park.
E. Additional Functions: The commission shall consider any other matters pertaining to the commission as provided by law, shall act in an advisory capacity to the town council when so requested, and shall have all powers and perform all functions which it is authorized to have and perform by ordinance and state law.
(Ord. 7, Series of 1978; amd. Ord. 398, Series of 2007; Ord. 594, Series of 2023)
Notes
| 1 | 1. CRS §31-23-206 et seq. |
| 2 | 2. CRS §31-23-301 et seq. |
| 3 | 3. CRS §31-23-214 et seq. |