Chapter 2.12
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.12.030 Matters referred from city council.
2.12.010 Creation – Members.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by RCW 35A.63.020, there is created a city planning commission, consisting of nine members, who shall be selected as follows: the mayor and one member of council shall be ex officio members of the commission during the period of their incumbency in such offices. The other seven members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. At least five members shall reside within the corporate limits of the city. Two members may reside outside of the corporate limits of the city but within the urban growth area as designated by King County pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110. The term of office of the seven members appointed by the mayor shall be four years. Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired terms. (Ord. 1200 § 1, 2017; Ord. 870 § 1, 2000; Ord. 786 § 1, 1997; Ord. 760 § 1, 1996; Ord. 555 § 1, 1985; Ord. 296 § 1, 1957).
2.12.020 Powers and duties.
The planning commission shall have all of the powers and perform each and all of the duties specified by RCW 35A.63.060, except for those specifically delegated by ordinance to the hearing examiner, together with any other duties or authority which may hereafter be conferred upon it by the laws of the state. The performance of such duties and the exercise of such authority is to be subject to each and all the limitations expressed in such legislative enactment or enactments. (Ord. 769 § 1, 1996; Ord. 296 § 2, 1957).
2.12.030 Matters referred from city council.
The city council may refer to the planning commission for its recommendation and report any ordinance, resolution or other proposal relating to any of the matters and subjects referred to in RCW 35A.63.020, and the commission shall promptly report to the council thereon, making such recommendations and giving such counsel as it may deem proper in the premises. (Ord. 296 § 3, 1957).
2.12.040 Submission of plats or plans for subdivisions.
Repealed by Ord. 1215. (Ord. 296 § 4, 1957).
2.12.050 Secretary.
The planning commission may designate one of its members to act as secretary without salary. (Ord. 296 § 5, 1957).
2.12.060 Meetings – Quorum.
A majority of the membership of the planning commission, not less than three of whom shall be appointed members, constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by a majority of those present, when those present constitute a quorum, at any regular or special meeting of the planning commission shall be taken as the action of the commission. (Ord. 760 § 2, 1996; Ord. 296 § 6, 1957).
2.12.065 Removal from office.
A member of the planning commission may be removed, after public hearing, by the mayor, with the approval of city council, for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. The mayor shall remove a member in the event the member ceases during his/her term to meet the requirements for eligibility pursuant to SMC 2.12.010, in the event of three consecutive unexcused absences during any calendar year, or in the event of five unexcused absences during any calendar year. The determination of whether a member’s absence is excused or unexcused shall be made by the chairperson of the planning commission. (Ord. 786 § 2, 1997; Ord. 555 § 2, 1985).
2.12.070 Report to city council.
Repealed by Ord. 786. (Ord. 296 § 7, 1957).