On March 10, 2000, the Board of Trustees adopted
a comprehensive plan entitled "Village of Southampton Comprehensive
Plan," pursuant to § 7-722 of the Village Law. The Board
of Trustees finds that, in order to promote the public health, safety
and general welfare, it is appropriate to create a Village Planning
Commission for the purpose of making recommendations to the Board
of Trustees with respect to implementing such comprehensive plan and
achieving the goals and objectives identified therein.
The powers and duties of the Planning Commission
shall include the following:
A. Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees with
respect to implementing the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees with
respect to achieving the goals and objectives identified in the Comprehensive
Plan.
C. Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees with respect to proposed amendments to the Village Code, including the Zoning Code (Chapter
116) and other chapters of the Village Code.
D. Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees with
respect to matters referred to the Planning Commission by the Board
of Trustees.
E. Conducting studies and holding public hearings with
respect to matters identified in the Comprehensive Plan, matters relating
to the Comprehensive Plan and other matters relating to its powers
and duties.