There is created a planning commission for the city. It shall consist of five members, appointed in the manner and for the terms prescribed in Section 2.28.010 of this code, provided, however, that whenever an appointment is made to fill a vacancy or removal on the commission after the commencement of a commissioner's term, the term of the commissioner appointed to fill such vacancy or removal shall be for the balance of the unexpired term of the commissioner leaving or removed from the commission.
(Ord. 92-20 § 2, 1992; Ord. 97-01 § 2(A), 1997)
The planning commission for the city, as created and described in Section 2.36.010 of this chapter shall perform all functions and take all actions designated in the Buellton Municipal Code, and shall have other such duties, and shall be bound by such rules, procedures, and standards as shall be established by resolution by the City Council.
(Prior code § 2.18.015; Ord. 92-20 § 2, 1992; Ord. 24-04, 9/12/2024)
The members of the planning commission shall each receive compensation payable out of the general fund of the city, provided adequate funds have been budgeted therefor in the sum of $100 per month. The compensation prescribed in this chapter shall be exclusive of any amounts payable to each member of the commission as a reimbursement for the actual and necessary expenses authorized by the city council and incurred in the performance of official duties for the city.
(Prior code § 2.18.016; Ord. 93-14, 1993)
Designation of chairpersons for the commission shall be governed by Section 2.28.050 of this code. The commission shall be authorized to appoint and fix the membership of such number of standing and temporary committees as it may find expedient for the performance of its duties. The city manager may appoint an executive secretary and other staff and provide such compensation for their services as may be authorized by the city council and by the annual city budget of expenditures.
(Prior code § 2.18.020)
The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month at such time, date and place designated by the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission, provided notice has been given to all members at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. A majority of commissioners shall constitute a quorum.
(Prior code § 2.18.030)
The functions, powers and duties of the planning commission shall be all those functions, powers and duties of a planning commission and board of zoning adjustment as provided in Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 7 commencing with Section 65100 of the Government Code of the state (the planning and zoning law), as the same may be hereafter amended. The planning commission shall perform such other duties and functions as may be designated by the city council.
(Prior code § 2.18.040)
The planning commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business, shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations, and shall hold at least one regular meeting each month. Minutes of the planning commission meetings shall be filed with the city clerk.
(Prior code § 2.18.050)