There shall be established a Planning and Zoning Commission which shall consist of seven (7) citizens from the City of DeSoto. The members of said Commission shall be appointed by the City Council for a term of three (3) years. The initial appointment of the Planning and Zoning Commission members by the Council shall designate which members shall serve three (3) years, which members shall serve two (2) years and which members shall serve one (1) year, and on each succeeding year thereafter, the Council shall select replacements for the Planning and Zoning Commission members whose terms have expired. The Commission shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its membership and shall meet not less than once each month. Vacancies and unexpired terms shall be appointed by the Council for the remainder of the term. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of four (4) members shall be necessary for the passage of any recommendation to the City Council. Members of the Commission may be removed by the Council after public hearing and for cause set forth in writing.
The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings which shall be of public record. The Commission shall serve without compensation.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend to the City Council approval or disapproval of proposed changes in the Zoning Plan, Master Plan, Master Thoroughfare Plan and shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of all subdivision plats.
The Commission shall be responsible to and act as an advisory body to the Council and shall have and perform such additional duties as may be prescribed by ordinance.
A Master Plan for the physical development of the City of DeSoto shall be adopted by the City Council and shall contain recommendations for growth, development and beautification of the City.
The City Council shall have the authority to amend the Master Plan in whole or in part after one public hearing on the proposed action.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the Master Plan annually and present a report of its findings to the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall conduct a comprehensive review of the Master Plan at least every ten (10) years and provide the City Council with appropriate recommendations for any amendments thereto.