Pursuant to Chapter 35A.63 RCW, the Snoqualmie planning commission is created, consisting of nine members who shall be selected as follows: the mayor and one member of council shall be ex officio members of the commission during the period of their incumbency in such offices. The other seven members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. At least five members shall reside within the corporate limits of the city. Two members may reside outside of the corporate limits of the city but within the urban growth area as designated by King County pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110. The term of office shall be four years through December 31st. Three will expire on odd numbered years and four expire on even numbered years. Vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner in which original appointments are made.
(Ord. 296 § 1, 1957; Ord. 555 § 1, 1985; Ord. 760 § 1, 1996; Ord. 786 § 1, 1997; Ord. 870 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1200 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1287 § 4 (Exh. D), 2024)
The planning commission shall have all of the powers and perform each and all of the duties specified by Chapter 35A.63 RCW, except for those specifically delegated by ordinance to the hearing examiner, together with any other duties or authority which may hereafter be conferred upon it by the laws of the state. The performance of such duties and the exercise of such authority is to be subject to each and all the limitations expressed in such legislative enactment or enactments.
(Ord. 296 § 2, 1957; Ord. 769 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1287 § 4 (Exh. D), 2024)
The city council may refer to the planning commission for its recommendation and report any ordinance, resolution or other proposal relating to any of the matters and subjects referred to in Chapter 35A.63 RCW, and the commission shall promptly report to the council thereon, making such recommendations and giving such counsel as it may deem proper in the premises.
(Ord. 296 § 3, 1957; Ord. 1287 § 4 (Exh. D), 2024)