A)

The planning commission is designated as the commission specified in the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008), as amended, and performs the duties of such commission as provided in the statute and the City Code of Ordinances, as amended.

B)

Appointments. The council shall, by a majority of all of its members, appoint a city planning commission of seven citizens chosen because of their interest in and knowledge of city planning.

C)

Terms. Of the members first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, two for a term of two years, and one for a term of three years, two for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years, from and after the first day of January following appointment. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of five years.

D)

Vacancy. If a vacancy occurs, otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment of some suitable person to fill the place for the unexpired term.

E)

Officers. At the first commission meeting of the calendar year, the members must elect a chair, a vice-chair, secretary, and such other officers as it deems necessary for the ensuring year (by resolution). The terms of all officers are for one year; officers may be reelected.

F)

Attorney. The city attorney acts as attorney for the commission.

G)

Removal. Any member of the commission may be removed per the adopted bylaws and City Charter. City Charter guides that any member of the commission may be removed by the council after a public hearing.

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The commission is responsible for the following key duties:

A)

Formulation of the zoning ordinance and amendments. Formulation of the zoning ordinance, review of amendments to the zoning ordinance, holding public hearings, and reporting its findings and recommendations concerning the zoning ordinance or amendments to the city council.

B)

Development review. Review of applications for site plan approval in accordance with article (this includes planned unit development reviews, special land use reviews and holding any required public hearings).

C)

Master plan. The commission formulates, adopts, and ensures review at least every five years to the master plan for land use to guide the future development of Wayne, in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008), as amended.

D)

Annual report on operations. The commission must annually prepare and submit a report for city council on the status of the zoning ordinance, the master plan, and all relevant planning and zoning matters, including recommendations as to the enactment of amendments to the zoning ordinance.

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A)

Regular meetings. The commission must hold at least four regular public meetings within a calendar year, on such date and at such time and place as may be established by resolution.

B)

Special meetings. Special meetings may be called, as established by the bylaws.

C)

Bylaws. The commission may adopt such rules for the transaction of its business as it may by resolution determine.

D)

Records. The city must keep a written or printed public record of the commission's resolutions, findings, and determinations.

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A)

A majority vote of those present and voting is required for a motion.

B)

When a motion involves amending of the master plan, an affirmative vote of a least two-thirds of the membership is required.

(Ord. of 11-13-2023)