1846 - Ordinance - Defining Planning Commission Authority and DutiesNOTICE OF CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
ORDINANCE
The following is a summary of an Ordinance approved by the Port Orchard City Council at their regular
Council meeting held February 25, 2002.
ORDINANCE NO. 1846
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
DEFINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORITY AND DUTIES
AND AMENDING SECTION 1; PART A2; SUBSECTION 11 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1748.
Copies of Ordinance No. 1846 are available for review at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Port
Orchard. Upon written request a statement of the full text of the Ordinance will be mailed to any
interested person without charge. Thirty days after publication, copies of Ordinance No. 1846 will be
provided at a nominal charge.
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ichelle Merlino
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Port Orchard Independent
March 6,2002
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ORDINANCE NO. 1846
AN ORDINANCE OF THE Clpl OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, DEFINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUTHORITY AND DUTIES AND AMENDING SECTION 1; PART
A2; SUBSECTION 11 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AS
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1748.
WHEREAS, RCW 35.63 defines the powers of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Zoning Ordinance specifies in greater detail the authority and duties of the
Planning Commission of the City of Port Orchard, now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 1; Part A2; Subsection 11 of the Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance is
amended to read as follows:
Section 11: Planning Commission -Authority and Duties
a: The Planning Commission shall have all of the powers set forth in the Revised Code
of Washington (RCW) Chapter 35.63, other provisions state law, and such additional powers
as established by Council.
b: The Planning Commission's powers shall include, but not be limited to:
1) When specifically requested by the City Council, the Planning Commission
shall make studies and recommendations to the Council concerning goals,
objectives, and policies governing all elements of the comprehensive plan
relating to the growth, development, and redevelopment of the Port
Orchard's corporate lands and the land in the surrounding Port Orchard
urban growth area.
When specifically requested by the City Council, the Planning Commission
shall develop and make recommendations to the Council concerning
policies, ordinances, administrative procedures, and other means for
carrying out comprehensive plan elements in a coordinated and efficient
manner.
Making recommendations to the Council concerning proposed conditional
use permits, proposed special use permits, proposed zoning map changes,
and making recommendations on long plats as provided in state law and the
Port Orchard subdivision ordinance. In carrying out such duties, the
Planning Commission shall review available information, maintain an
accurate record of the proceedings determine findings from the record, and
form conclusions in support of recommendations. The findings and
recommendations shall also set forth the manner in which the
recommendation carries out and conforms to this ordinance.
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4) Processing variance applications, conducting public hearings related
thereto, and rendering decisions thereon as described in this code or as
delegated by the Council. In carrying out such duties, the Planning
Commission shall review available information, maintain an accurate record
of the proceedings, determine findings of fact from the record. and form
conclusions in support of recommendations and decisions. The findings
and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the
recommendation or decision carries out and conforms to this ordinance.
Performing any other duties assigned by the Mayor or Council. 5)
The Planning Commission may adopt rules and regulations governing its procedures c:
and operations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, signed by the Mayor and attested by
the Clerk in authentication of such passage this day of 25th day of February 2002.
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
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Patricia Parks, City Clerk
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Councilman Ron Rider