The Council shall have the power and authority to zone the City
and to pass all necessary ordinances, rules and regulations governing
same, under and by virtue of the authority given to cities and legislative
bodies thereof by Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code,
together with all existing amendments which may hereafter be made
thereto.
The Council shall appoint a Board of Adjustment which shall
have all of the powers and authority as set forth in Chapter 211 of
the Texas Local Government Code, and as hereafter amended, and such
additional powers and privileges as may be duly assigned to it by
the ordinances of the City.
(a)
There
shall be established by the Council a Planning and Zoning Commission,
which shall have all the powers and authority set forth in Chapter
211 of the Texas Local Government Code, and as amended, and such additional
powers and privileges as may be duly assigned to it by the ordinances
of the City. If the Council chooses, it may establish separate planning
and zoning boards and establish the duties of each.
(b)
A member
of the Commission may be removed with the consent of a majority of
the Council. If a vacancy occurs upon the Planning and Zoning Commission,
by both resignation or otherwise, the Council shall appoint a commissioner
to fill such a vacancy for the unexpired term. The Commission shall
keep minutes of its proceedings which shall be a public record. The
Commission shall serve without compensation. No member of the Planning
and Zoning Commission shall hold another salaried or elected City
office.
