Powers and duties. The planning and zoning commission's powers and duties shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)

Provide recommendations to the town council on the approval or disapproval of plats, replats, vacations of plans and subdivision proposals within the town limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction as set out in Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code or any successor statute passed or enacted for the same or similar purpose.

(2)

Recommend to the town council for its adoption a comprehensive plan for the orderly growth and development of the town 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 town.

(3)

Recommend a zoning plan to best carry out the goals of the comprehensive plan; hold public hearings and make recommendations to the town council relating to the creation, amendment, and implementation of zoning regulations and districts as provided in Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended.

(4)

Make recommendations for the issuance of special use and conditional use permits.

(5)

Initiate, in the name of the town, for consideration at public hearings proposals:

(a)

For the opening, vacating or closing of public rights-of-way, parks or other public places;

(b)

For the original zoning of annexed areas; and

(c)

For the change of zoning district boundaries on an areawide basis. No fee shall be required for the filing of any such proposal in the name of the town.

(6)

Keep itself informed with reference to the progress of town planning in other cities and counties throughout the state and other states and recommend improvements in the adopted plans of the town.

(7)

Make any additional recommendations necessary for the orderly growth of the town.

(Ord. No. 2019-04-815, § 3.02, 4-16-2019)

Meetings.

(1)

A joint and simultaneous session of the planning and zoning commission and the town council, including public hearings, may be held. Notice of joint public hearings shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation and written notice mailed to any affected property owners before the 15th day prior to the date of the meeting.

(2)

At the call of the town and subject to all applicable notice requirements, a special call meeting may be scheduled to conduct necessary business.

(Ord. No. 2019-04-815, § 3.02, 4-16-2019)