About

The Planning Commission is comprised of nine members. A quorum of five members is necessary, in order to conduct business. Any decision of the Planning Commission shall be based on an affirmative vote of those members voting.

Jurisdiction

The Planning Commission is responsible for the following duties:

All powers and duties conferred upon it by state law or ordinance.

It may hold public hearings, review, and make recommendations to the city council concerning:

The comprehensive plan of the city.

Developmental needs that will be occasioned by future growth of the city.

Proposed apartment, planned unit or cluster development or subdivision of property.

Proposed annexations to the city.

Policies and procedures concerning planning and development.

Other related projects as directed by the city council or raised by the commission on its own initiative.

Receive and make findings and recommendations to the City Council on Neighborhood Conservation Plans proposed as amendments to the Comprehensive Plans for the designation of a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NC).

Consider requests for expansion of any Enterprise Zone and make recommendation to the City Council concerning approval of such request.