Sonora Municipal Code § 2.32 Planning Commission

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State Law reference— For statutory provisions regarding local planning, see Gov. Code § 65100 et seq.; for provisions regarding the planning commission's zoning duties, see Chapter 17.66 of this code.

To promote and ensure the comprehensive and adequate planning of the city, there is created the planning commission.

(Ord. 372 § 1, 1967.)

The planning commission shall be composed of five members. All new appointments henceforth from the date of the ordinance codified in this section shall be residents and electors of the city. The members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council. The commission shall elect its chairman from among its members for a term of one year.

(Ord. 711, 1996.)

Of the members first appointed, one shall be for the term of four years, two for the term of three years, two for the term of two years, and two for the term of one year. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years. If vacancies occur, otherwise than by expiration of term, they shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.

(Ord. 372 § 2(2), 1967.)

Any member of the planning commission may be removed from office by the appointing power for reason.

(Ord. 372 § 2(3), 1967.)

The city council shall provide the funds, equipment and accommodations necessary for the work of the planning commission.

(Ord. 372 § 3, 1967.)

The planning commission shall meet at least once each month; keep a public record of its resolutions, findings and determinations; and adopt rules and regulations pertaining to its meetings and the transaction of its business.

(Ord. 372 § 4(1), 1967.)

The secretary of the planning commission shall be appointed by the city council.

(Ord. 372 § 4(2), 1967.)

The functions of the planning commission are as follows:

A. It shall develop and maintain a general plan.

B. It shall investigate and make recommendations to the city council upon reasonable and practicable means for putting the general plan into effect, in order that it will serve as a pattern and guide for the orderly physical growth and development of the city, and as the basis for the efficient expenditure of funds relating to the subjects of the general plan.

C. It shall develop such specific plans as may be necessary or desirable.

D. It shall periodically review the capital improvement program of the city.

E. It shall perform such other functions as the city council may provide.

The planning commission has the powers necessary to enable it to fulfill and carry out its planning functions.

F. In the performance of their functions, planning commission personnel may enter upon any land and make examinations and surveys, provided that such entries, examinations and surveys do not interfere with the use of the land by those lawfully entitled to the possession thereof.

G. Upon request, all public officials shall furnish to the planning commission, within a reasonable time, such available information as may be required for the work of such planning commission.

H. It shall endeavor to promote public interest in, and understanding of, official plans and regulations relating thereto. It may consult and confer with public officials and agencies, civic, educational, professional and other organizations, and with citizens generally, with relation to the carrying out of such plans.

(Ord. 372 § 4(3), 1967.)

Members of the planning commission shall be entitled to reimbursement upon submission of a claim setting forth actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with carrying out the duties of a commissioner.

Said claims shall be processed in accordance with city claim processing procedures; reimbursement for mileage shall be based upon the rate currently in effect for city employees.

(Ord. 705 § 2, 1995)