There is hereby created the "Zoning Commission"
also known as the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
for the City of Kalispell in accordance to 76-2-307 (MCA). The "Zoning
Commission" is commonly referred to as the "Planning Board,"
and use of the term "Planning Board" in this Zoning Ordinance
is intended to apply to either or both as appropriate.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010)
The membership of the "Zoning Commission" shall
consist of seven members, having terms and qualifications as set forth
by 76-1-221 through 224, MCA. The members of the Zoning Commission
shall serve without compensation, other than reimbursement for approved
budgeted expenditures incurred in carrying out the functions of the
Zoning Commission.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010)
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Commission to hold public
hearings where necessary and make recommendations to the City Council
on all matters concerning or relating to the creation of zoning districts,
the boundaries thereof, the appropriate regulations to be enforced
therein, the amendments of these regulations, conditional use permits,
and any other matter within the scope of the zoning power. The Zoning
Commission is also authorized to confer and advise with other city,
county, regional, or state planning or zoning commissions.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010)