There is hereby established a Bulverde Planning and Zoning Commission (the “Commission”) which shall consist of at least seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the City Council, in staggered terms of two (2) years to be determined by Council.
a. 
The Commission members shall be qualified voters and be residents of the City or the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for at least one (1) year prior to being eligible for appointment. Any vacancy occurring during the unexpired term of a member shall be filled by the Bulverde City Council for the remainder of the unexpired term. Each year, at the first meeting of the Commission after the regular appointment of new members, the Commission shall elect from the members of the Commission a Chairman and Vice Chairman to serve for one (1) year, beginning in that month. The City Secretary shall serve as the ex-officio Secretary of the Commission, unless the City Secretary or the Commission shall designate another person to serve as Secretary. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum. Members of the Commission may be removed by an affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council at any time. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
b. 
The Commission shall meet as often as its responsibilities require. The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings which shall be of public record. Minutes will be recorded by the Commission Secretary.
c. 
The Bulverde Planning & Zoning Commission shall have full power to exercise the authority of the Commission as provided by State law, this Charter, and Bulverde City ordinances.
(Ordinance 384, ex. A, adopted 5/12/15)
The Planning and Zoning Commission procedures shall be governed by the provisions of the Bulverde City Zoning Ordinance and Texas State Law.
a. 
Should any person or persons on the Commission have a conflict of interest, pursuant to any State laws or Bulverde City ordinances regulating conflicts of interest of municipal officers, with an agenda item then before the Commission, such person shall openly declare same before discussion proceeds, and such person is thereby prohibited from discussing the item or voting on the question.
b. 
Any member of the Commission shall abstain from voting on any question before the Commission, if a conflict of interest exists. When this occurs, the member’s vote shall be recorded as an abstention vote in the official minutes of the meeting.
(Ordinance 384, ex. A, adopted 5/12/15)
The existing Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the City of Bulverde contains recommendations for the growth, development, and beautification of the City.
a. 
Additions to and amendments of the Comprehensive Plan shall be by ordinance in accordance with Texas State Law.
b. 
Following the adoption by the Bulverde City Council of the Comprehensive Plan, and any revisions thereto, it shall serve as a guide to all future City actions concerning land use and development regulations and expenditures for capital improvements.
(Ordinance 384, ex. A, adopted 5/12/15)