[Ord. No. 18.117 §1, 3-3-1997]
There is hereby established a commission, which shall serve
as a Planning Commission pursuant to Section 89.320, RSMo., and as
a Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 89.070, RSMo., and which shall
be known as "The Planning Commission".
A.
The
Planning 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 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 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 of Aldermen may remove any member for cause
stated in writing and after public hearing.
[Ord. No. 18.117 §4, 3-3-1997]
The Commission shall elect annually from among its citizen members
its own Chairman and Secretary, and the term of each officer shall
be for one (1) year with eligibility for reelection. From time to
time the Commission may provide such rules and regulations, not inconsistent
with the ordinances of the City, for its own organization and procedure
as it may deem proper. The Commission shall hold regular meetings
and special meetings as may be provided by rule, and shall keep a
record of its proceedings, with these records to be maintained as
public records.
[Ord. No. 18.117 §5, 3-3-1997]
The Commission shall have authority to employ such assistants
and technical advisors, including attorneys, accountants, engineers,
architects and the like, as it considers necessary, within the limits
of the budget appropriation.
[Ord. No. 18.117 §6, 3-3-1997]
A.
The
Commission shall have the authority and duty to:
1.
Prepare, adopt and submit to the Board of Aldermen for its approval
a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the City, including
the general location, character and extent of streets, bridges, parks,
waterways and other public ways, grounds, and spaces, together with
the general location of public buildings and other public property,
public utilities, and the extent and location of any public housing
or slum clearance projects.
2.
Make recommendations in connection with the execution and detailed
interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan, and make such changes and
adjustments in the plan as may be deemed desirable from time to time.
3.
Act as a Zoning Commission, in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 89, RSMo.
4.
Prepare and recommend to the Board of Aldermen rules controlling
the subdivision of land.
5.
Make recommendations regarding the approval or disapproval of plats
for land subdivision. Such plats shall be referred to the Commission
before the Board of Aldermen takes any action. Failure of the Commission
to act within sixty (60) days shall be deemed an approval; however,
the Commission, with the consent of the applicant, may extend the
sixty (60) day period. The grounds of disapproval of any plat by the
Commission shall be made a matter of record.
6.
Recommend from time to time legislation which may be desirable to
further the purposes of City planning.
7.
Assume any other powers or duties as are provided for by the ordinances
of the City.
[Ord. No. 18.117 §7, 3-3-1997]
A.
The
Commission shall exercise the authority vested in it by Chapter 89,
RSMo. It shall prepare and recommend to the Board of Aldermen a Comprehensive
Plan, or propose amendments or revisions thereof, with such provisions
as the Commission shall deem necessary or desirable for the promotion
of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants
of the City. Such provisions may include regulations as to the location,
width, height, and bulk of buildings; the size of yards, courts, and
other open spaces surrounding buildings; and the use of buildings
and land. The Commission shall hear applications for amendments, modifications
or revisions of the zoning ordinance and shall forward such applications
to the Board of Aldermen with its recommendations thereon. The recommendations
of the Commission shall not be binding upon the Board of Aldermen,
which may approve or disapprove the Commission's findings; however,
no plan, no zoning ordinance, nor any modification, amendment or revision
thereof shall be finally considered by the Board of Aldermen unless
the same shall have been first submitted to the Commission for its
examination and recommendation.
B.
All
plats of proposed subdivisions presented to the Board of Aldermen
for approval shall be submitted to the Commission, which shall make
recommendations to the Board of Aldermen with respect thereto.
[Ord. No. 18.106 §5,
1975]
A.
The
Board of Aldermen of the City, in reviewing all subdivision applications,
shall make findings of fact and determine if:
1.
All such proposed developments are consistent with the need to minimize
flood damage.
2.
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
3.
All public utilities and facilities are located so as to minimize
or eliminate flood damage.
4.
New water and sewer systems are constructed to eliminate or minimize
infiltration; whether on-site waste disposal systems are designed
to avoid impairment.
[Ord. No. 18.117 §8, 3-3-1997]
The Commission shall make an annual report to the Board of Aldermen
covering its investigations, transactions and recommendations, and
such other reports relative thereto as it may deem proper or as required
by the Board of Aldermen.
