Henrieville City Zoning Code
PLANNING COMMISSION
§ 155.020 ESTABLISHMENT.
The establishment of the Planning Commission shall be in accordance with the policies and procedures as set forth in UCA § 17-27a-301. The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members. Additionally, one member of the County Commission may be permitted as a liaison to the Planning Commission. Such member shall have the right to attend all meetings and take part in all discussions, including executive sessions, but shall not vote on Planning Commission decisions.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)
§ 155.021 TERMS OF MEMBERS.
The terms of office for the members of the Planning Commission shall be four years. Members shall be permitted to be removed for cause upon written charges and after a public hearing before the County Commission, if such a hearing is requested.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)
§ 155.022 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.
Members shall be appointed and approved by the County Commission. The terms of office for the Planning Commission members shall be staggered at intervals so as to provide continuity in policy and personnel. Members of the Planning Commission shall be residents of Garfield County. Any vacancy for the unexpired term of any member whose term is not completed shall be filled. A member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and approved by the County Commission.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)
§ 155.023 COMPENSATION.
Compensation of members shall be set by the County Commission. Members shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred upon proper presentation of receipts and vouchers.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)
§ 155.024 OFFICERS.
(A) The Planning Commission shall elect from its membership a chairperson and a vice chairperson. The Planning Commission shall establish and adopt rules and procedures for its organization and transaction of business and shall keep a public record of its proceedings.
(B) A secretary to assist the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the County Commission. The secretary shall keep minutes of the Planning Commission meetings for public record and conduct all correspondence, including the notification of decisions. The secretary shall certify records. The secretary shall prepare and submit the minutes of Planning Commission meetings to the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission. The County Commission may elect to provide compensation to the secretary.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)
§ 155.025 QUORUM AND VOTE.
A quorum shall consist of at least four members. Evidence shall not be presented unless a quorum is present. A majority vote shall be constituted of at least a majority of members present. If a majority vote cannot be obtained among the quorum, the item of business will be deferred until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)
§ 155.026 DUTIES AND POWERS.
(A) Recommendations. The Planning Commission shall, with respect to the unincorporated areas of the County, review and make a recommendation to the County Commission for:
(1) A General Plan and amendments to the General Plan; and
(2) Land use regulations, including:
(a) Ordinances regarding the use of land within the county; and
(b) Amendments to existing land use regulations.
(B) Public hearing. Before making a recommendation to the County Commission on an item described in this section, the Planning Commission shall hold a public meeting in accordance with UCA 17-27a-2.
(C) General Plan.
(1) It shall be the duty of the Planning Commission, after holding public hearings, to create and recommend to the County Commission a General Plan for the physical development of the county, which shall be permitted to include areas outside its boundaries that bear consideration to the planning of the county.
(2) The General Plan shall include at least the following elements:
(a) Official maps;
(b) Growth and land use;
(c) Commercial/industrial uses;
(d) Transportation and utilities;
(e) Community facilities;
(f) Housing;
(g) Environmental; and
(h) Geologic/natural hazards.
(3) The Planning Commission shall be permitted to recommend amendments to the General Plan regarding the administration or maintenance of this chapter.
(D) Zoning ordinance. It shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to develop and recommend to the County Commission a zoning ordinance, in accordance with the guidelines of the General Plan, establishing zones within the county. Such regulations shall be made in regard to the character of each district and the most appropriate use of land within the county. The Planning Commission shall make periodic reports and recommendations to the County Commission.
(E) Zoning map. The County Commission shall adopt an official zoning map for all areas included within the county.
(F) Subdivisions. It shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to consider applications for the division of land in accordance with this chapter.
(G) Conditional uses. It shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to consider applications For conditional uses in accordance with this chapter.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)
§ 155.027 APPEALS AND HEARINGS.
(A) Any person with standing aggrieved by any decision of the Planning Commission shall have the right to make such appeals as provided by this chapter or state law. Such appeals shall be based on the record.
(B) Appeal of Planning Commission decisions shall be to the Garfield County Appeal Authority. Appeals shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Clerk’s office not more than 30 days after the decision by the Planning Commission. The Appeal Authority may affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Planning Commission. Appeal review shall be recorded in an open public meeting. The Appeal Authority’s decision shall be final.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021; Ord. 2022-1, passed 1-24-2022)