(a) 
There is hereby created a planning and zoning commission of the town.
(b) 
The planning and zoning commission shall consist of five members appointed by a majority vote of the town council.
(c) 
In addition to the five regular members of the commission, two alternate members of the commission, who shall serve in the absence of one or more regular members, shall be appointed by a majority vote of the town council. In determining which of the two alternate members shall serve in the absence of a regular member, the alternate member with the longest tenure shall so serve. If for any reason, the alternate member with the longest tenure is unavailable to serve, the second alternate member shall so serve.
(d) 
Regular members and alternate members of the planning and zoning commission shall be real property owners of the town and shall be appointed by the town council in accordance with established procedures.
(Ordinance 116 adopted 3/8/83; Ordinance 229-96 adopted 6/18/96; Ordinance adopting 2004 Code; 2004 Code, sec. 14.101; Ordinance 712-21 adopted 8/17/21)
Members shall be appointed to serve staggered terms or until their successors are appointed. Each member appointed or reappointed shall serve for a full two-year term unless he resigns or is removed as herein provided. Any member may be removed by the mayor with the consent of the town council, after public hearing and for cause shown in writing if such is requested by the member against whom the action is sought.
(Ordinance 116 adopted 3/8/83; 2004 Code, sec. 14.102)
Members of the planning and zoning commission shall serve without compensation. However, the town council may authorize the payment of expenses for travel and meetings and similar costs which may be incurred by the members incident to the performance of the duties of members of the planning and zoning commission. The commission may, after approval by the town council, employ qualified specialists to assist in the preparation and administration of a comprehensive plan or other authorized functions of the commission.
(Ordinance 116 adopted 3/8/83; 2004 Code, sec. 14.103)
The planning and zoning commission shall be responsible for and is hereby authorized to act as follows:
(1) 
To perform all functions necessary to carry out the intent of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 211, subchapter A, and any subject amendments thereto relative to the preparation, adoption and amendment of a comprehensive zoning ordinance for the town, including the conduct of public hearings related thereto.
(2) 
To perform all functions related to the review and approval of subdivision plats which may be assigned to the planning and zoning commission by the statutes of the state and/or ordinances or charter of the town.
(3) 
To prepare or cause to be prepared a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the town and its environs, including, but not limited to:
(A) 
Land use and zoning.
(B) 
Thoroughfares and transportation.
(C) 
Parks and school sites.
(D) 
Public buildings.
(E) 
Housing and neighborhood improvement.
(F) 
Drainage.
(G) 
Utilities and services.
(H) 
Municipal expansion and annexation.
(I) 
Parking and use of streets and alleys.
(4) 
To adopt, with the approval of the town council, the comprehensive plan as a whole or as individual parts thereof, and to be the custodian of the comprehensive plan and all parts thereof. The adoption of any portion of the comprehensive plan shall be by resolution carried by the affirmative votes of not less than a majority of the commission. Prior to initiating action on the adoption of any part of the comprehensive plan, the planning and zoning commission shall refer said plan to the town council for concurrence and comment. The town council may by resolution recommend the adoption as submitted or with changes of the comprehensive plan or any part thereof by the planning and zoning commission.
(5) 
To recommend and advise the town council on matters involving the physical improvement of the town.
(Ordinance 116 adopted 3/8/83; 2004 Code, sec. 14.104)
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall meet once each month and at such other times as the Chairperson or the majority of the members of the Commission may direct. The Town Council shall appoint the Chairperson. The Commission shall appoint the Vice-Chairperson and shall adopt rules for the conduct of meetings and such other activities as may be appropriate. Three members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. However, no portion of the Comprehensive Plan shall be adopted or amended by less than the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Commission.
(Ordinance 116 adopted 3/8/83; 2004 Code, sec. 14.105; Ordinance 684-20 adopted 3/17/20; Ordinance 785-25 adopted 9/16/2025)
The planning and zoning commission shall maintain a record of its meetings and shall report to the town council at least once each year concerning its activities for the past year and its intended activity for the ensuing year.
(Ordinance 116 adopted 3/8/83; 2004 Code, sec. 14.106)