§ 18.140.040 — Planning Commission

A. Establishment. The Planning Commission, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Planning Commission, is established in compliance with Sections 1006 and 1007 of the City Charter and SCCC Section 2.120.050 (Planning Commission). B. Appointment. The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Council in compliance with SCCC Section 2.120.050 (Planning Commission). C. Duties and Authority. The Planning Commission shall perform the duties and functions prescribed by Government Code Section 65000, SCCC Section 2.120.050 (Planning Commission) and this Zoning Code, specified in Subparagraphs 1 to 4 below. In addition, the Council may, from time to time by resolution, prescribe additional powers and duties not inconsistent with State Law. 1. The review of development projects, including referrals from the Community Development Director; 2. The review of appeals from the Community Development Director’s decisions and the Community Development Director’s and Department staff’s determinations; 3. The recommendation, to the Council for final legislative decisions, on development agreements and amendments, General Plan amendments, specific plans and amendments, Zoning Code amendments, Zoning Map amendments, related CEQA environmental documents, and other applicable policy or regulatory matters related to the City's planning process; and 4. The above-listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Table 6-1 (Review Authority), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). D. Meeting Notices and Conduct of Hearings. The Planning Commission shall conduct public hearings and meetings in compliance with SCCC Section 2.120.050 (Planning Commission) and Chapter 18.146 (Public Notices and Hearings). E. Imposition of Conditions. In making decisions on applications, the Planning Commission may impose conditions it deems reasonable and necessary to implement the General Plan, any applicable specific plans, the City Code standards that apply to development, and to further the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. F. Appeals. The Planning Commission shall review and decide appeals filed from Director decisions. Decisions by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the Council subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.144 (Appeals).