Chapter 2.42
PLANNING COMMISSION*

Sections:

2.42.010    Creation.

2.42.020    Functions and duties.

2.42.030    Membership.

2.42.040    Meeting schedule.

2.42.050    Statutory provisions applicable.

*    For statutory provisions regarding local planning commissions, see Gov. Code § 65100, et seq.

    CROSS REFERENCES: Community Planning Committee, see Ch. 2.48 CVMC; Zoning Administrator, see CVMC Title 19.

2.42.010 Creation.

The Planning Commission is created by City Charter Section 605. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011).

2.42.020 Functions and duties.

In accordance with Charter Section 606, the Planning Commission shall have the power and duty to:

A. Recommend to the City Council, after a public hearing, the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a Master Plan or any part thereof for the physical development of the City; and

B. Exercise such functions with respect to land subdivisions, planning and zoning as may be prescribed by ordinance. (Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011).

2.42.030 Membership.

In accordance with Charter Section 605, the Planning Commission shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City. The number of members to comprise the Commission may be changed by ordinance of the City Council; however, the number may be set at no fewer than five and no more than nine. (Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011).

2.42.040 Meeting schedule.

The Planning Commission shall meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located in Building 100 (City Hall) at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011; prior code § 2.2).

2.42.050 Statutory provisions applicable.

Chapter 3, excepting only Article 4 thereof, and Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Government Code of the state, relating to conservation, planning, and zoning, are hereby adopted by and made applicable in and to the City, except insofar as the same may conflict with the Charter or the provisions of Chapter 2.55 CVMC, in which case the provisions of the Charter or Chapter 2.55 CVMC shall be controlling. (Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011; Ord. 3009 § 3, 2005; prior code § 2.1).