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 The Colony
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 17. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 17-6. Same—Powers.

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  • The planning and zoning commission shall have the following powers:

    (1)

    Inspect property and premises at reasonable hours where required in the discharge of its responsibilities under the laws of the state and of the city.

    (2)

    Formulate and recommend to the city council for its adoption a city plan for the orderly growth and development of the city and its environs, and from time to time recommend such changes in the plan as it finds will facilitate the movement of people and goods, and the health, recreation, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the city.

    (3)

    Formulate a zoning plan as may be deemed best to carry out the goals of the city plan; hold public hearings and make recommendations to the city council relating to the creation, amendment, and implementation of zoning regulations and districts as provided in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 211, as amended, authorizing cities and incorporated villages to pass regulations; all powers granted under the statute are specifically adopted and made a part hereof.

    (4)

    Exercise all the powers of a commission as to approval or disapproval of plans, plats or replats and vacations of plans, plats or replats set out in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 212.

    (5)

    Study and recommend on the location, extension and planning of public rights-of-way, parks or other public places, and on the vacating or closing of same.

    (6)

    Study and recommend on the general design and location of public buildings, bridges, viaducts, street fixtures and other structures and appurtenances. Study and recommend on the design or alteration and on the location or relocation of works of art which are, or may become, the property of the city.

    (7)

    Initiate, in the name of the city, for consideration at public hearing all proposals: (i) for the opening, vacating or closing of public rights-of-way, parks or other public places; (ii) for the original zoning of annexed areas; and (iii) for the change of zoning district boundaries on an area-wide basis.

    (8)

    Formulate and recommend to the city council for its adoption, policies and regulations consistent with the adopted city plan governing the location of utilities, public facilities and services owned or under the control of the city.

    (9)

    Submit each September a progress report to the city council summarizing its activities, major accomplishments for the past year, and a proposed work program for the coming year. The report shall contain for the year the attendance record of all members and the identity of commission officers.

(Ord. No. 6, § 3, 5-16-1977; Code 1983, § 17-5)