There is created a city planning commission consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by position by the mayor of the city subject to confirmation by the city council. The term of office of the members shall be four years. All advisory committee roles and responsibilities will be defined and approved by the city council as an appendix to the mayor and city council protocol manual.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
Vacancies on the planning commission shall be filled by appointment of the mayor subject to confirmation by the city council for the unexpired terms. Members may be removed by the mayor with the approval of the city council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or for failing to attend three consecutive meetings that are not excused.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
The planning commission shall adopt rules of procedure consistent with state law to guide its activities and shall designate one of its members to serve as chair for a term to be specified in the rules of procedure.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
A majority of the members of the planning commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by a majority of those present, when those present constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the planning commission, shall be deemed and taken as the action of the planning commission.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
A. 
The planning commission shall have all of the powers, and shall perform all of the duties specified by the laws of the state including, but not limited to, Chapters 35A.63 and 36.70B RCW.
B. 
The planning commission may prepare a comprehensive plan for the physical and other generally advantageous development of the city.
C. 
For any and all such purposes the city council, on recommendation of the planning commission, may divide the municipality or any portion thereof into districts of such size, shape and area, or may establish such official maps or development plans for the whole or any portion of the municipality as may be deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this chapter and within such districts as may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land.
D. 
The city council may refer to the planning commission for its recommendation and report of ordinances, resolution or other proposal relating to any of the matters and subjects authorized by state law. The planning commission shall promptly report to the city council all of such matters referred to them, making such recommendations as it may deem proper.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)