Fairfield Municipal Code § 2.25 Powers and duties

The planning commission shall have the powers and duties provided by state law and this code.

In the event that the city council transfers the powers and duties of the community resources commission to the planning commission pursuant to Section 2.20.3 of this code, the planning commission also shall have the following powers and duties:

a) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all policy matters pertaining to community resources, including the recommendations of council appointed advisory committees and other special task forces designated by the city council pertaining to community resources.

b) Establish and maintain use policies for all city buildings, facilities and park areas used for arts, recreation, historical and social resources purposes, including the review of fee levels but excluding therefrom the actual establishment of fees. As part of review of fee levels, receive overview on department financial condition.

c) Recommend policies for and assist in the planning of the acquisition, development and improvement of parks, open space and trail systems. Encourage community beautification and landscaping which promote community and neighborhood pride.

d) Periodically review the open space plan and conservation element of the general plan and make recommendations to the city council.

e) Hold and attend public hearings to encourage participation by the community in dialogue about policy matters pertaining to community resources.

f) Solicit cooperation of other public and private organizations related to community resources activities to the fullest extent possible.

(Ord. No. 149 [1945], § 4; Ord. No. 179 [1949], § 4; Ord. No. 2012-16, § 1)

a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the functions of the planning agency created by Government Code § 65100 shall be performed by the Community Development Department.

b) The functions of the planning agency set forth in Government Code § 65867 shall be performed by the planning commission.

(Ord. No. 2012-16, § 1)