Chapter 4.28
PLANNING AGENCY1
Sections
4.28.010 Established.
4.28.020 Membership – Term.
4.28.025 Interim eighth position.
4.28.030 Powers – Duties – Generally.
4.28.040 Powers – Duties – Parks.
4.28.050 Referral to planning agency – Recommendations.
4.28.060 Repealed.
4.28.070 Administrative support.
4.28.080 Repealed.
4.28.090 Repealed.
4.28.100 Repealed.
4.28.110 Reference to planning commission.
4.28.120 Public disclosure information.
4.28.010 Established.
Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.020 there is established in the city a planning agency which shall function in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 611 § 1, 1984.]
4.28.020 Membership – Term.
The planning agency shall consist of seven members. The term of office of the members of the planning agency is four years and the terms of the members are fixed and designated by the mayor at the time of appointment. [Ord. 983 § 18, 1992: Ord. 762 § 1, 1988: Ord. 737 § 1, 1988: Ord. 611 § 2, 1984.]
4.28.025 Interim eighth position.
There is created an interim eighth position on the planning agency as an ex officio nonvoting member for a term effective upon appointment through December 31, 1996, at which time the eighth position shall lapse. [Ord. 1168 § 1, 1996: Ord. 983 § 19, 1992: Ord. 930 § 1, 1992.]
4.28.030 Powers – Duties – Generally.
The planning agency shall have all powers and perform each and all of the duties specified by chapter 35A.63 RCW, together with any other duties or authority which may be conferred upon it by ordinance. The performance of such duties and the exercise of such authority shall be subject to each and all of the limitations expressed in such legislative enactment or enactments. [Ord. 611 § 3, 1984.]
4.28.040 Powers – Duties – Parks.
In addition to the powers and duties specified in DMMC 4.28.030, the planning agency may provide comprehensive planning recommendations to the city council for the acquisition of sites or lands for use as park and recreational facilities, consistent with long-range comprehensive planning of the city. Detailed development planning of each specific park or recreation site shall be according to procedures specifically directed by the city council as deemed appropriate for the particular project. Prior to approval of any detailed development park plan, such plan may be presented to the planning agency for its comments as to the consistency of the development plan with the long-range comprehensive park and recreation plan of the city. [Ord. 1287 § 23, 2001: Ord. 689 § 1, 1987: Ord. 611 § 4, 1984.]
4.28.050 Referral to planning agency – Recommendations.
The city council may refer to the planning agency, for its recommendations and report, any ordinance, resolution, or other proposal and the planning agency shall promptly report to the city council thereon, making such recommendations and giving such counsel as it may deem proper in the premises. [Ord. 611 § 5, 1984.]
4.28.060 Subdivisions and street dedications. Repealed by Ord. 1287. [Ord. 611 § 6, 1984.]
4.28.070 Administrative support.
The city manager shall designate a member of the paid staff of the city to serve as secretary. [Ord. 983 § 20, 1992: Ord. 611 § 7, 1984.]
4.28.080 Quorum. Repealed by Ord. 983. [Ord. 611 § 8, 1984.]
4.28.090 Attendance at meetings. Repealed by Ord. 983. [Ord. 611 § 9, 1984.]
4.28.100 Annual report. Repealed by Ord. 983. [Ord. 611 § 10, 1984.]
4.28.110 Reference to planning commission.
4.28.100 Annual report. Repealed by Ord. 983. [Ord. 611 § 10, 1984.]
4.28.110 Reference to planning commission.
Henceforth, any reference in any of the ordinances of the city to the expression “planning commission” shall hereafter mean “planning agency.” [Ord. 611 § 11, 1984.]
4.28.120 Public disclosure information.
Between January 1st and April 16th of each year during which a member of the planning agency holds office, the member shall file with the city clerk a financial disclosure statement on a form approved by the city attorney. Failure to file such form in a timely fashion shall result in the immediate removal of the member from office. [Ord. 983 § 21, 1992: Ord. 805 § 1, 1990.]
Prior legislation: Ords. 12, 73, 121, 152, 168, 174, 195, and 570.Code reviser’s note: Ord. 983 § 25F recodified former chapter 2.16 DMMC under this chapter.