City of Pineville, MO Chapter 400 Planning and Zoning Commission

Section 400.010 Composition — Terms — Vacancy — Removal.

There is hereby established within and for the City a Planning and Zoning Commission which shall consist of not more than fifteen (15) nor fewer than seven (7) members, including the Mayor, if the Mayor chooses to be a member; 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 not more than fifteen (15) nor fewer than five (5) citizens appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. 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 citizen member for cause stated in writing and after public hearing.

Section 400.020 Compensation.

All citizen members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall serve without compensation.

Section 400.030 Officers.

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall elect a Chairman from among the citizen members. The term of the Chairman shall be for one (1) year with eligibility for reelection.

Section 400.040 Meetings — Rules — Records.

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold regular meetings and special meetings as it provides by rule, and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business, and keep a record of its proceedings. These records shall be public records.

Section 400.050 Expenditures.

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.

Section 400.060 Duty Of Public Officials To Furnish.

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.

Section 400.070 General Powers.

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.

Section 400.080 Livable Streets Policy.

[R.O. 2007 § 400.080; Ord. No. 16-11 §§ I — V, 5-24-2016]

A. Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to set forth guiding principles and practices for City of Pineville, Missouri, transportation projects to encourage walking, bicycling, and other non-motorized forms of transit, in addition to normal motorized transit, including personal, freight, and public transit vehicles. Street design and usage must allow safe operations for all users regardless of age or ability. This policy will facilitate the creation of an interconnected network of livable streets that balances the needs of all users in pleasant and appealing ways in order to maximize functionality and usability, and encourage physical activity.

B. Application And Scope.

1. This policy will require the Building Code Official or other appropriate entity to include livable street elements in the design, construction, and maintenance of all transportation projects, and improvements and facilities in maintenance of all transportation projects. All developers and builders are required to obtain and comply with these standards.

2. The intention of this policy is to cover all development and redevelopment in the public domain within Pineville, Missouri. This includes all transportation projects: new road construction, reconstruction retrofits, upgrades, resurfacing, rehabilitation, other applicable programs, and privately built roads intended for public use. As such, compliance with these principles will be factored into decisions related to the City's participation in private projects and whether the City will accept possession of privately built roads constructed after the passage of this Section.

3. The City understands that special considerations and designs are necessary to accommodate older adults or disabled citizens and will ensure all livable street designs make appropriate accommodations. All public transportation projects involving livable street elements shall be ADA-compliant to help meet those special considerations.

C. Guiding Principles And Practices.

1. Definitions.

LIVABLE STREETS

A transportation venue for all users — pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists, regardless of age or ability — to safely move from destination to destination through a network of livable streets. The design and operation of livable streets are to enable safe continuous travel networks for all users. Transportation improvements, facilities, and amenities that may contribute to livable streets and that are considered as an element of livable street include: streetlighting and sidewalk lighting; pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; access improvements, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,[1] public transit facilities accommodation, including, but not limited to, pedestrian access improvement to transit stops and stations; street trees and landscaping; drainage; and street amenities.

[1] Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.

2. The City of Pineville, Missouri, will incorporate two (2) or more livable street elements into public transportation projects in order to provide appropriate accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and persons of all abilities, while promoting safe operation for all users, in comprehensive and connected networks in a manner consistent with, and supportive of, the surrounding community.

3. The City of Pineville, Missouri, will incorporate livable streets principles into all public strategic plans, upon subsequent updates. The Building Code Official or other appropriate entity shall incorporate the principles into public works plans, manuals, rules, regulations, operational standards, and programs as appropriate and practicable. The principles shall be incorporated into appropriate materials and resources no later than two (2) years after the adoption of this Section.

4. It shall be a goal of the City to foster partnerships with the State of Missouri, State advocacy agency, regional advocacy agency et al., and neighboring community institutions and organizations in consideration of functional facilities and accommodations in furtherance of the City's livable streets policy and continuation of such facilities and accommodations.

5. The City recognizes that livable streets may be achieved through single elements incorporated into a particular project or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities over time. The City will attempt to draw upon all possible funding sources to plan and implement this policy and shall investigate grants that may be available to make livable streets attainable.

D. Study/Analysis To Be Undertaken As Part Of Public Transportation Projects.

1. During the planning phase of any public improvement project, a designee of the Board of Aldermen which may be the Street Superintendent, the City's design engineer, or other person or firm deemed appropriate by the City Mayor shall conduct a study and analysis relating to the addition and incorporation of two (2) or more livable streets elements into the transportation project.

2. The study and analysis shall include cost estimates, how the elements can be incorporated in a safe manner, the degree that such improvements of facilities may be utilized, the benefit of such improvements or facilities to their public transportation improvements, whether additional property is required, physical area requirements or limitations and any other factors deemed relevant.

3. Such study and analysis shall be submitted to the Board of Aldermen for consideration in the design and planning of the public transportation project. The Building Code Official or other appropriate entity shall consider the incorporation of two (2) or more livable streets elements in each transportation project to the extent that such is economically and physically feasible.

E. Administration.

1. The Building Code Official or other appropriate entity shall be responsible for the overall implementation and execution of the livable streets principles and practices.

2. The Building Code Official or other appropriate entity shall collaborate with appropriate staff to adopt a livable streets checklist for use on all public transportation projects.

3. When available, appropriate, and monetarily feasible, the City shall support staff professional development and training on non-motorized transportation issues through attending conferences, classes, seminars, and workshops.