Corte Madera Municipal Code Ch. 2.16 Planning Commission

In order to make adequate provision for, and guide the future growth, development, beautification and efficient planning of the town, the planning commission of the town, created by Ordinance No. 152,* is continued in existence.

(Ord. 389 § 2, 1962)

* Ord. 152 was repealed by Ord. 389 § 1.

The planning commission shall consist of five members to be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the town council.

(Ord. 389 § 3, 1962)

Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The commission may make and alter rules and regulations for its own organization and procedure consistent with the ordinances of the town and the laws of the state. The commission shall have such powers, duties and obligations as are prescribed and specified in the laws of the state and in this municipal code.

(Ord. 535 § 1, 1970; Ord. 389 § 4, 1962)

(Ord. No. 1027, § 2, 2-21-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1027, § 2, adopted Feb. 21, 2023 amended § 2.16.030 and in doing so changed the title of said section from "Quorum—Powers and duties—Secretary" to "Quorum—Powers and duties," as set out herein.

The town clerk shall, upon introduction, forward to the town planning commission, for its consideration, and a report when required by law, a copy of such ordinances, drawings, and such documents or resolutions as prescribed by the laws of the state and as required in this municipal code. The planning commission may make a report or suggestion in relation thereto, when not required by state law, if it deems a report necessary or advisable, for the consideration of the council. All such reports when delivered to the town clerk shall be for the information of the public as well as of the town council and the commission shall furnish to any newspaper of the county, on request, for publication, a copy of such report.

(Ord. 389 § 5, 1962)

(Ord. No. 1027, § 2, 2-21-2023)

The planning commission shall initiate any needed revision of the town general plan in accordance with the Government Code of the state.

(Ord. 389 § 6, 1962)

There shall be furnished to the commission suitable quarters and facilities for the transaction of business and the carrying on of its investigations. The commission shall meet at least once a month.

(Ord. 389 § 7, 1962)

The position of the community development director is created and established. The town manager shall appoint the community development director who shall serve at the pleasure of the town manager. Any reference to the planning director in this municipal code shall refer to the community development director.

(Ord. No. 1027, § 2, 2-21-2023)