In cases where the Planning Commission is empowered to approve certain use of premises under the provisions of this ordinance, the applicant shall furnish such surveys, plans, or other information as may be reasonably required by said Commission for the proper consideration of this matter.

The Planning Commission shall investigate the circumstances of each such case and shall notify such parties, who may in its opinion be affected thereby, of the time and place of any hearing which may be held relative thereto and as required under its rules of procedure.

The Planning Commission may impose such conditions or limitations in granting approval as may in its judgment be necessary to fulfill the spirit and purpose of this ordinance.

Any approval given by the Planning Commission, under which premises are not used or work is not started within 12 months or when such use or work has been abandoned for a period of 12 months, shall lapse and cease to be in effect.

(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 15.680)