Chapter 2.36
PLANNING COMMISSION

Sections:

2.36.010    Creation.

2.36.020    Repealed.

2.36.030    Appointment – Term – Membership qualification.

2.36.040    Membership – Attendance – Vacancies.

2.36.050    Conformance to state statutes.

2.36.010 Creation.

Pursuant to Chapter 35A.63 RCW, there is established a planning commission for the city. The planning commission shall be an advisory body to the city council, and shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Preparation and review of the comprehensive plan of the city;

B. Review of and preparation of recommendations on amendments to the comprehensive plan, official zoning map, and zoning and other development regulations of the city; and

C. Such other advisory duties as may be assigned by the city council. (Ord. 1368 § 1, 1998; Ord. 246 § 1, 1957).

2.36.020 Statutes adopted by reference.

Repealed by Ord. 1368. (Ord. 246 § 2, 1957).

2.36.030 Appointment – Term – Membership qualification.

A. The planning commission shall consist of six members to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Five of the positions shall be considered full term appointments of six years. One position shall be reserved for a Pacific youth, 16 to 18 years of age and shall be for one year.

B. At least four of the five full-term commission members shall be residents of the city of Pacific. The mayor may appoint and the council may confirm a commission member who either is employed by or is a principal in a business operating in the city of Pacific. (Ord. 1662 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1605 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1368 § 2, 1998; Ord. 246 § 3, 1957).

2.36.040 Membership – Attendance – Vacancies.

Vacancies in the planning commission which occur otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment through the mayor and confirmation by the city council. Members of the planning commission may be removed after public hearing by the mayor with the approval of the city council for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. If a member of the planning commission absents himself for three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings thereof, unless by permission of the commission, such absence shall be deemed prima facie evidence of neglect of duty. Each member shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 941 § 1, 1984; Ord. 246 § 4, 1957).

2.36.050 Conformance to state statutes.

The planning commission shall conduct its meetings, make its expenditures, and carry out its powers as a planning commission pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 35A.63 RCW. The planning commission shall elect from among its members a chairperson, and may create and fill such other offices as it may determine that it requires. (Ord. 1368 § 3, 1998; Ord. 246 § 5, 1957).