17.72.250 Planning Commission-Powers and duties.
The Planning Commission shall have the following powers and duties with respect to this title:
A. The Planning Commission shall hear and decide requests for amendments to this title. The Planning Commission may also act on its own initiative in considering and recommending amendments to this title. Before a favorable recommendation is given, however, it must be shown that:
1. The amendment will not be contrary to the land use plan;
2. The amendment will not militate against the fulfillment of any other provisions of the comprehensive plan;
3. The amendment will not decrease nor adversely affect the health, safety, convenience, morals, or general welfare of the public;
4. The amendment will more fully carry out the intent and purpose of this title;
5. That, balancing the interest of the petitioner with the interest of the public, both interests will be served better by adopting such an amendment.
In considering a request for an amendment to the zoning ordinance or map, the Planning Commission may submit a recommendation for or against the request or it may recommend an alternate amendment.
B. To review, approve, disapprove or approve subject to modifications, requests for permits to construct large-scale developments.
C. Any other duty imposed on the Planning Commission under the terms of this title. (Prior code § 27-25-22)