A.
The Planning
and Zoning Commission of the City shall consist of not more than fifteen
(15) nor less than seven (7) members, including:
1.
The
Mayor, if the Mayor chooses to be a member;
2.
A member
of the Board of Aldermen selected by the Board, if the Board chooses
to have a member serve on the Commission; and
3.
Not
more than fifteen (15) nor less than five (5) citizens appointed by
the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. All citizen members
of the Commission shall serve without compensation. The term of each
of the citizen members shall be for four (4) years, except that the
terms of the citizen members first appointed shall be for varying
periods so that succeeding terms will be staggered. Any vacancy in
a membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment
as aforesaid. The Board may remove any citizen member for cause stated
in writing and after public hearing.
[CC 1994 §40.210; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
The Commission shall meet at a regular time and place as established
by rule and shall elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary from
among the five (5) citizen members. The term of the Chairman, Vice
Chairman and Secretary shall be for one (1) year with eligibility
for re-election.
[CC 1994 §40.220; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
The Commission shall be guided by and act under the applicable
laws of the State of Missouri. The Commission shall report on any
and all proposed changes in the zoning ordinance when adopted, shall
review all proposed subdivisions of land, and may recommend plans
and physical improvement programs for the City to the Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1994 §40.230; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
All applications for rezoning must be submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for consideration. Each application must be
accompanied by a fee set by the Board of Aldermen. Said fee is to
cover costs and publication expenses. Any excess paid by the applicant
will be returned to the applicant, and any deficiency is to be paid
by the applicant. The fee shall not be refundable if the applicant
does not go ahead with the zoning request, after publication.
