American Canyon Municipal Code Ch. 2.32 Planning Commission

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 Sections 2.04.070 and 2.28.010, respectively, of this code, except that the terms of members of the initial commission shall be set by lot, with three members serving until June 30, 1994, and two members serving until June 30, 1996.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

(A) 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.

(B) In addition, with the exception of decisions on lot line adjustments and certificates of compliance, all discretionary decisions designated in the development code to be made by the planning officer or other officers or offices shall be made by the planning commission of the city. Further, the planning commission shall review and the city council shall act upon all requests for planned residential developments, subject to all other applicable provisions of the city's ordinances.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

All actions of the planning commission are subject

to appeal to the city council in the manner set forth in the development code, and if not otherwise set forth, then by delivery by the applicant or other person affected by the decision of a written notice of appeal to the city clerk within seven days after the decision of the planning commission or giving of notice of same where notice is required.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

(A) The members of the planning commission shall each receive a stipend payable out of the general fund of the city, provided adequate funds have been budgeted. Standing, or temporary committee, or subcommittee members shall not be compensated. The stipend for commissioners shall be established by resolution of the city council and exclusive of any amounts payable as reimbursement for actual or necessary expenses authorized by the city council and incurred in the performance of official duties for the city.

(B) The stipend shall be paid to each commissioner that attends each regular or special meeting of the commission.

Ord. 2018-09 § 2, 2018

Ord. 2005-05 § 3, 2005

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

If the city council sits as the city planning

commission, the city council shall not receive additional compensation under Section 2.32.030 of this chapter.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

Designation of chairpersons for the commission shall be governed by

Section 2.28.020 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 the annual city budget of expenditures.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

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 twenty-four hours prior to the meeting.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001