Chapter 2.90
PLANNING COMMISSION1
Sections:
2.90.010 Creation.
2.90.020 Membership.
2.90.030 Appointment.
2.90.040 Jurisdiction, powers and authority.
2.90.050 Rules of procedure.
2.90.060 Additional committees, boards, commissions, councils, and individuals.
2.90.010 Creation.
The city hereby creates a planning commission consistent with Chapter 35A.63 RCW.
(Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.15(1)), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-56.)
2.90.020 Membership.
The planning commission shall consist of seven members who are residents or property owners in the city with interest in land use and planning issues and a commitment to the planned development of the community. Planning commission members shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 96-272, § 3(A), 7-2-96; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.15(2)), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-57.)
2.90.030 Appointment.
The planning commission shall be appointed by city council. Each member shall serve a term of four years. The city council shall annually appoint new members to fill the expiring terms on the planning commission. Planning commission members may be reappointed as many consecutive times as city council deems appropriate. If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs during the term of a planning commission member, the city council shall appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term of that planning commission member. The city council may remove a planning commission member at any time if the city council determines that the planning commission member is not fulfilling his or her responsibilities to the satisfaction of city council. All members of the planning commission shall serve until their successors are duly appointed by city council. The city council may also appoint alternate planning commission members as the need arises, consistent with RCW 35A.63.020.
(Ord. No. 96-272, § 3(B), 7-2-96; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.15(3)), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-58.)
2.90.040 Jurisdiction, powers and authority.
The jurisdiction, powers and authority of the planning commission, as these relate to matters covered by FWRC Title 19, are established in Chapter 19.80 FWRC. In addition, the city council may, from time to time, grant to the planning commission such other jurisdiction, powers, duties and authority as city council deems appropriate and consistent with state and city law.
(Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.20), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-59.)
2.90.050 Rules of procedure.
The planning commission may from time to time establish and publish rules of procedure for the efficient and fair conduct of its business, consistent with state law and city ordinances.
(Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.25), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-60.)
2.90.060 Additional committees, boards, commissions, councils, and individuals.
As the need arises, the city council may create and appoint additional committees, boards, commissions, councils, or individuals and grant to the same specific responsibilities and powers, consistent with state law and city ordinances.
(Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.45), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-61.)
Cross references: Appeal procedure, Chapter 1.25 FWRC; indemnification of city officials, officers and employees, Chapter 2.05 FWRC; a proposal to be reviewed under process VI may be initiated by the planning commission, FWRC 19.80.020.