CHAPTER 2.60 - PLANNING COMMISSION#

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A), adopted April 26, 2016, repealed Ch. 2.60 in its entirety and enacted a new Ch. 2.60 to read as set out herein. Former Ch. 2.60, §§ 2.60.010—2.60.060, pertained to boards/committees/commissions and derived from Ord. 792B § 8(part), adopted in 2005; Ord. No. 839B, § 1, adopted June 23, 2009; Ord. No. 844B, § 1, adopted Feb. 23, 2010; Ord. No. 858B, § 1, adopted Aug. 9, 2011; Ord. No. 870B, § 2, adopted Aug. 14, 2012.

2.60.010 - Established.#

The planning commission is established.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A), 4-26-2016)

2.60.020 - Composition.#

The planning commission shall consist of seven public members appointed pursuant to Chapter 2.50. All planning commission members shall reside within the city limits of Lincoln.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A, § 2.60.015), 4-26-2016)

2.60.030 - Nomination and appointment.#

The city clerk will solicit applicants to serve on the planning commission. The city council shall screen the applications and interview the remaining potential applicants. Each member of the city council shall be allowed to nominate one member of the planning commission and the city council may thereupon appoint such individual by majority vote.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A, § 2.60.020), 4-26-2016)

2.60.040 - Vacancies.#

A vacancy in membership in the planning commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by a nomination by the city council member who initially had nominated that person and appointment by the city council.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A, § 2.60.27), 4-26-2016)

2.60.050 - Duties.#

The planning commission duties are prescribed by Section 65101 of the Government Code. The planning commission shall serve as the "advisory agency" as the term is used in the Subdivision Map Act and shall consider such matters as may be prescribed by applicable state law and ordinances of the city. The planning commission shall form a five-person ad hoc theming and naming committee as necessary.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A, § 2.60.030), 4-26-2016)

2.60.060 - Theme and naming function.#

The planning commission may periodically convene an advisory ad hoc theme and naming committee, which shall not be comprised of a quorum of its membership, for the limited purpose of assembling a list of proposed names for streets, public buildings and facilities, and parks and recreational facilities. The planning commission shall make a reasonable effort to consult with the Lincoln Museum Archives, local service clubs, and other individuals knowledgeable about the city's history in forming the ad hoc theme and naming committee.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A, § 2.60.035), 4-26-2016)