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The Planning Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

A. After holding public hearings, the Planning Commission may recommend to the City Council a General Plan for the physical development of the City. The General Plan shall show the Planning Commission recommendations and may include, among other things, the general location, character and extent of streets, parks, parkways, and other public places; the general location and extent of public utilities; recommendations for future zoning designations and land uses; recommendations for future land use policy initiatives and long term goals; plans for the development of additional housing; a future land use plan; and other elements as may be required by law (Utah State Code). The Planning Commission may from time to time review the General Plan and forward recommendations to the City Council for amendments or revisions.

B. From time to time the Planning Commission may review the land use ordinances of the City and consider amendments to same. It may recommend amendments or new ordinances to the City Council, either on its own initiative or upon referral by the City Council or staff.

C. The Planning Commission shall act as an advisory body, reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council with respect to those land use applications or proceedings as otherwise specified by ordinance. Additionally, the Planning Commission shall act as the land use authority on those matters specified by ordinance.

D. In its discretion, the Planning Commission may recommend that staff undertake studies or may recommend to the Mayor and City Council programs or policies for the improvement of land development within the City.

E. The Planning Commission may exercise those additional powers as are reasonable or necessary to carry out and perform the enumerated powers and duties specified above. (Ord. 18-04 (part), 2018: prior code § 2-65)