The purpose of the Planning Commission shall be to conduct the review of the Comprehensive Plan, implement ordinances, hold hearings and make decisions and recommendations to the City Council on major plan and ordinance amendment applications as well as other such matters approved in this chapter.
(Ord. 2018-05 §1)
A. 
There is created a City Planning Commission for the City of Molalla.
1. 
The Planning Commission shall consist of the following:
a. 
Voting Members.
i. 
A minimum of three but no more than seven members to be appointed as outlined in Section 2.06.110.
ii. 
No more than two voting members may be non-residents of the City. There shall be more residents of the City than non-residents on the Commission.
b. 
It is the policy of the City of Molalla that involving youth in the public decision-making process promotes interest and participation. Accordingly, the Planning Commission may also have up to two additional non-voting members of high-school age, who must live within the Molalla River School District.
(Ord. 2018-05 §1; Ord. 2019-06 §6)
A. 
Each member of the Planning Commission shall be appointed as provided in the City Charter to a four-year term. Any vacancies shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council for the remaining portion of the term.
B. 
Absences or tardies from two regular meetings per calendar year may disqualify a member. The Planning Commission may also request that the Mayor appoint a replacement. Members must notify staff via email or telephone to be excused from regularly scheduled meetings.
C. 
All appointments to the Commission may be terminated at the pleasure of the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
(Ord. 2018-05 §1; Ord. 2019-06 §7; Ord. 2023-03 §1)
A. 
A majority of the voting Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission is authorized to adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings and hearings, provided such rules do not conflict with state law, City Charter, Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan. A copy of such rules shall be filed with the City Recorder and made available for inspection to those appearing before the Planning Commission prior to their appearance.
B. 
When exercising the function of the Hearings Officer, the Planning Commission shall follow the rules of the Hearings Officer in performing said function. A majority vote of the Planning Commission members present shall be sufficient for taking any action authorized by ordinance.
(Ord. 2018-05 §1)
The Planning Commission shall meet on a monthly basis. At the first meeting of each calendar year, the Commission shall select a chair, vice-chair, and a secretary. The chair, or vice-chair in the chair's absence, shall preside over the Planning Commission's meetings and hearings.
(Ord. 2018-05 §1)
A record of the proceedings shall be made by electronic recording and subject to retention schedule. A transcript can be made available upon written request within the first year of the proceeding. Summary written minutes will be kept of each meeting of record as a tracking method of the meeting and or hearing of record.
(Ord. 2018-05 §1)