[R.O. 2008 §20.512; Ord. No. 1283, 7-10-1979; Ord. No. 1748, 6-9-1992; Ord. No. 1930, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 1937, 9-9-1997; Ord. No. 2182, 7-8-2003; Ord. No. 2432 §1, 8-10-2010; Ord. No. 2436 §§1—2, 9-14-2010]
A. 
There is hereby established the Planning and Community Design Commission of the City of Olivette. The Planning and Community Design Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Each member so appointed shall be a resident of the City. At least four (4) members of the Commission shall have extensive experience in and/or be licensed to practice in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, real estate development or other fields related thereto. All members shall serve without compensation.
B. 
The term of each member of the Planning and Community Design Commission shall be four (4) years. Terms shall be staggered over four (4) years and shall expire as of June thirtieth (30th) of the year of expiration. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired portion of a term only.
[R.O. 2008 §20.513; Ord. No. 1283, 7-10-1979; Ord. No. 1748, 6-9-1992]
The Planning and Community Design Commission shall elect from among its own members a Chair, a Vice Chair and a Secretary who shall each serve for a one (1) year term and may be re-elected. The Planning and Community Design Commission may adopt from time to time such regulations and rules of procedures as may be necessary to carry out the duties prescribed in this Article.
[R.O. 2008 §20.514; Ord. No. 682, 9-8-1964; Ord. No. 1748, 6-9-1992]
The Planning and Community Design Commission shall perform all duties of a Zoning or Planning Commission prescribed under Missouri law and shall additionally perform such duties as are prescribed under the City Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Community Design Regulations and the Municipal Code. The Planning and Community Design Commission may make recommendations with regard to planning and zoning matters and may additionally make studies or recommendations with regard to the future development of the City.