[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §1(303.1), 4-25-2006]
A.
The Planning
and Zoning Commission shall be formed in accordance with the provisions
of Sections 89.070, 89.320 and 89.330, RSMo. The Commission shall
consist of not more than fifteen (15) nor less than seven (7) members,
and shall include:
1.
The
Mayor, if the Mayor chooses to be a member;
2.
A member
of the Board of Aldermen, selected by the Board of Aldermen, if the
Board of Aldermen chooses to have a member serve on the Commission;
and
3.
Not
more than fifteen (15) nor less than five (5) citizens, who shall
be residents of Fair Grove, appointed by the Mayor and approved by
the Board of Aldermen. Commission members shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §1(303.2), 4-25-2006]
Commission members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall
serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §1(303.3), 4-25-2006]
The Commission shall elect its Chairman and Secretary from among
the citizen members. The term of Chairman and Secretary shall be for
one (1) year with eligibility for re-election. Should be done at first
(1st) meeting after April election.
[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §1(303.4), 4-25-2006]
A.
Adopting Rules. The Commission may adopt rules and regulations
governing the procedures and operations of the Commission not inconsistent
with the provisions of this Chapter.
B.
Meeting Schedule. The Commission shall establish a regular
meeting schedule and shall meet frequently enough in order to take
action in a timely manner on matters brought before the Commission.
C.
Open Meetings. The Commission shall conduct its meetings
so as to obtain necessary information and to promote the full and
free exchange of ideas and evidence. All Commission meetings shall
be open to the public and the agenda for each meeting shall be made
available in advance of the meeting as required by law.
D.
Minutes Of Meetings. Minutes shall be kept of all Commission
proceedings.
The expenditures of the Planning and Zoning Commission, exclusive
of grants and gifts, shall be within amounts appropriated for the
purposes of the Board of Aldermen.
All public officials shall upon request furnish to the Planning
and Zoning Commission, within a reasonable time, all available information
it requires for its works.
In general, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the
power necessary to enable it to perform its functions and promote
City planning. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the power
to perform all of the functions of the Zoning Commission provided
for in Chapter 89, RSMo., and shall have and perform all of the functions
of a Planning Board as outlined in such Chapter.
[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §1(303.5), 4-25-2006; Ord. No. 42, 2-22-2011]
A.
The Planning
and Zoning Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
1.
Conduct
studies and recommend to the Board of Aldermen plans, goals and objectives
relating to the growth, development and redevelopment of the City.
2.
Prepare
and recommend to the Board of Aldermen policies ordinances and administrative
procedures and other means for carrying out plans for the City in
a coordinated and efficient manner.
3.
Prepare
and recommend to the Board of Aldermen regulations and requirements
governing the coordinated development of land within the City. Recommendations
may be made, among other things, for the coordination of streets within
subdivisions with other existing or planned streets or with other
features of the Comprehensive Plan or Official Map; for adequate open
spaces for traffic, recreation, light and air; for distribution of
population and traffic; for requirements as to the extent and manner
of installation of all utility facilities; and recommended manner
of enforcement. All recommendations shall be in conformity with Chapter
89, RSMo.
4.
Hold
public hearings on rezoning applications and amendments to the Zoning
Map and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen regarding the
approval or disapproval of rezoning applications and amendments to
the Zoning Map.
5.
Make
recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on conditional use permit
applications and planned developments.
6.
Conduct
study and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on modifications
and amendments to the Zoning Regulations.
7.
Carry
out other such work and activity as may be requested by the Board
of Aldermen, pursuant to Chapter 89, RSMo.
8.
To review
plans for construction, exterior alterations, reconstruction and demolition
within the Historic Business District of Fair Grove and to make written
findings of fact upon their review and submit these findings together
with its recommendations to the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §1(303.6), 4-25-2006]
The Commission shall make reports to the Board of Aldermen as
it may deem proper or as requested by the Board of Aldermen on its
investigations, transactions and recommendations and other reports
relative to its proscribed responsibilities and authority.
