The powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be to hold hearing, conduct investigations, and make recommendations to the City Commission relative to changes and amendments to the zoning regulations of the city; to hold hearings, to conduct investigations and make recommendations to the City Commission relative to the approval of proposed plats of subdivisions and relative to approval of subdivisions within five miles of the city; and hold hearings, conduct investigations, and make recommendations to the City relative to the future plans and developments of the city.

 

Membership:

The Mayor and Commissioner-Place1, Commissioner-Place 2, Commissioner-Place 3,

Commissioner-Place 4 and Commissioner-Place5 shall each appoint one member to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  A chairman and vice-chairman will be elected by the members each year during annual elections by  the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of six members , each to be appointed by the Mayor or City Commission for a maximum term of three years, but in no case shall the term of a member exceed the office of the Mayor or Commissioner making such appointment.  In the event a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission vacates office during his term, the Mayor or Commissioner making such appointment shall appoint a replacement who shall serve for a term not to exceed the remaining term of office of the mayor or commissioner making said replacement appointment.  Each appointee to said board shall be at least 18 years of age and each appointee or the appointee’s spouse must be a resident of the city or work or operate a business in the city and be of good moral character and demonstrate an interest in the general welfare of the city.  Each appointee shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed.  An appointee shall forfeit his office if such appointee fails to attend three consecutive meetings in a calendar year.