Chapter 2.24
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.24.040 Vacancies and removal.
2.24.070 Ratification of prior appointments.
2.24.010 Establishment.
There is established a city planning commission for the city. The purpose of this commission is to act as an advisory body to the city council and to make known to that body its decision on items within the commission’s authority and to refer findings and recommendations for requests which require the council’s final action. (Ord. 2776 §2(part), 1996; Ord. 2775 §2(part), 1996)
2.24.020 Membership.
The commission shall consist of seven voting members appointed by the city council and such nonvoting advisory members as may be designated by the city council to provide technical advice to the voting members. Members shall not be officials of the city nor employees of the city. Up to two members may reside outside the city limits, but at least five shall reside within the city.
A. The voting members of the commission living outside the city limits shall reside within a six-mile radius of the city limits or have/own a business or property within the city limits at the time of appointment and maintain that residence/business subject to further conditions as herein established.
B. No more than two voting members of the commission may engage principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit as individuals, or be members of any partnership, or officers or employees of any corporation that engages principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit. No more than two members shall be engaged in the same kind of occupation, business, trade or profession. (Ord. 2776 §2(part), 1996; Ord. 2775 §2(part), 1996)
2.24.030 Terms of office.
A. The term of office of the commission shall be three years.
B. No member shall be eligible for more than one full term unless appointment has been re-applied for as a new applicant and approved by city council. (Ord. 2914 §3, 2005; Ord. 2775 §2(part), 1996)
2.24.040 Vacancies and removal.
A. Any member may be removed from office by the city council during his/her term for:
1. Any reason set forth in ORS 236.010 after a public hearing to evaluate those reasons;
2. For failure to attend any three regular meetings of the commission in a six-month period, with or without an excused absence;
3. For failure to attend four regular meetings of the commission in a twelve-month period, with or without an excused absence; or
4. For missing six meetings and work sessions within a twelve-month period, with or without an excused absence.
B. Excused Absence Defined. An excused absence shall be granted only for the following reasons:
1. Illness;
2. Medical emergency in immediate family;
3. One or two consecutive meetings for vacation;
4. Work-related requirements and emergencies;
5. For a reason which the commission may deem to be sufficient by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the other six commissioners.
C. Seven days’ prior notification is recommended when not available for meetings. (Ord. 2775 §2(part), 1996)
2.24.050 Staff services.
The public works department’s administrative secretary or such other person as is designated by the city manager shall act as secretary to the commission. The city manager shall also delegate staff to provide such other services to the commission as may be appropriate. (Ord. 2775 §2(part), 1996)
2.24.060 Rules of procedure.
Except as otherwise established by the council, the planning commission may adopt rules governing the conduct of its business. (Ord. 2775 §2(part), 1996)
2.24.070 Ratification of prior appointments.
All prior and current planning commission appointments are hereby ratified and affirmed. (Ord. 2775 §2(part), 1996)