Comprehensive Plan. To make and adopt a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the Village, including any areas within or outside of its ETJ and adopt a Future Thoroughfare Plan (FTP) and Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within corporate boundaries of the Village and the Village ETJ boundary.

Review of Plats. In accordance with TLGC § 212, the Village Council, upon receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, shall take action on plats as set out in Table 9.01.03, Public Meetings; Permits. For such plats, when located in the ETJ, the Council, upon receipt of a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, shall make a recommendation to El Paso County.

Zoning Variances and Appeals. The Village Council serves as the Board of Adjustment for the purpose considering zoning variances and deciding appeals from Development Administrator decisions.

1. Establish by-laws to govern its operations and consult with Robert's Rules of Order to resolve any procedural questions;

2. Conduct meetings if a majority of its appointed members are present to constitute a quorum;

3. By a majority vote of the Commissioners present, pass any motion, except where the UDC or Texas Statutes require a greater majority; and

4. Cancel regular monthly meetings if no business requiring Commission action is necessary; and

5. Schedule any additional necessary special meetings.

Powers and Duties. The Commission shall have the powers and duties to:

1. Formulate recommendations to the Village Council on the zoning and subdivision application set out in the UDC in Subchapter 9.04, Public Meetings: Permits and Procedures;

2. Make recommendations and final determination on any matter specified by the UDC;

3. Make studies and recommendations to the Council regarding planning, land use, growth, and Village development; and

4. Perform other duties assigned by the Village Council.

1. Administering the requirements of this UDC;
2. Ensure that all information necessary to determine compliance with Village codes and ordinances has been provided;
3. Formulating staff recommendations;
4. Rectifying review comments between Village departments and referral agencies; and
5. Providing cohesive and timely review of development applications.

1. DRC meetings shall be convened by the Village, as necessary.
2. A standing monthly meeting date may be established to facilitate the timely review of subdivision plats or other applications.
3. Based on the nature of a development, DRC meetings can limited to those staff and agencies affected by the by the development, or can be expanded to include additional agencies or staff with review responsibilities. 

1. Permit Review. Review applications to:
   1. Determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding based on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map, 44 CFR, elevation surveys prepared and sealed by a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), proposed finished floor elevations, generally accepted engineering practices, historic archives, and any additional information available.
   2. Approve or deny all applications for floodplain development permits; and
   3. Assure that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state or local governmental agencies (including section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C. § 1334) from which prior approval is required.
2. Recordkeeping. Maintain and hold open for public inspection at the Village Hall, all records pertaining to the provisions of Division 6.200, Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention.
3. Interpretations of SFHA Boundaries. Make interpretations, where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of special flood hazards areas (e.g., where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions).
4. Responsibilities with Regard to Alterations of Watercourses.
   1. Notify adjacent communities and the state coordinating agency, which is Texas Water Development Board and Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in riverine situations, prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
   2. Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished.
5. Floodplain Information and Determination.
   1. When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with Section 6.202B., Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation data and floodway data available from federal, state or other sources, in order to administer the provision of Division 6.200, Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention. If adequate data is not available, the Floodplain Administrator may require the applicant to provide additional data, information and / or studies for review.
   2. When a regulatory floodway has not been designated, the Floodplain Administrator shall not permit new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) within zones A1-30 on the applicable FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the community.
6. Required Map Revisions. Under provisions of 44 CFR, Part 65, Section 12 of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations, the Village is authorized to approve certain development in the SFHA (A zones) on the applicable FIRM maps which increases the water surface elevation of the base flood by more than one foot. However, the Village must first apply for a conditional FIRM revision through FEMA (Conditional Letter of Map Revision).
7. Enforcement. The Floodplain Administrator shall enforce the floodplain management and flood hazard reduction standards of this UDC.

1. Standards of Operation and Procedures. The Development Administrator is authorized to establish standards of operation and procedures consistent with the purpose and requirements of this UDC, which may include, but is not limited to, internal review and referral procedures, submittal content checklists, and submittal calendars.
2. Maintenance of UDC. The Development Administrator is authorized to maintain the UDC and Official Zoning Map.
3. Inspections. The Development Administrator is empowered to enter any building, structure, or premises in the Village upon which a development or land use is located, as follows:
   1. Entry shall be for the purpose of inspection to ensure UDC compliance;
   2. Inspection shall be performed during business hours, unless an emergency exists; and
   3. Inspection shall be made only after
      1. Contact and permission granted by the owner or tenant; or
      2. An order from a court of competent jurisdiction.
4. Recommendations and Decisions. The Administrator is responsible for providing recommendations and decisions as set forth in Subsections C. and D., below.

1. Enforce all adopted building codes and the UDC;
2. Issue the permits and licenses set out in Subsection C., below: and
3. Coordinate with the Code Enforcement Office on all matters of construction code and UDC compliance.

1. Permits. Manufactured Home Placement Permits; Building Permits; Occupancy Permits; and other permits authorized by the UDC or other Village ordinances; and
2. Licenses. Home Occupation and Non-conforming Use Licenses and other licenses authorized by Village ordinance. If a Non-conforming Use License is denied, the decision may be appealed, as set out in Sec. 9.05.02, Appeals.

1. Enforce all UDC provisions and adopted construction codes; and
2. Inspect all building or structures erected or altered to insure compliance with all codes and the UDC.
3. To cause electrical equipment to be disconnected if such systems are dangerous to persons or property provided that:
   1. Written notice of such action is provided to the owner, or owner's agent, or by posting such notice at the site; and
   2. Notice is provided to the utility serving the premises.