§ 98-63. Duties and responsibilities.

The local planning agency, in accordance with the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, F.S. §§ 163.3161—163.3243, shall:

(1)

Have the general responsibility for the conduct of the comprehensive planning program.

(2)

Be the agency responsible for the preparation of the comprehensive plan and make recommendations to the city commission regarding the adoption of such plan or element or portion thereof.

(3)

During the preparation of the plan and prior to any recommendation to the city commission, hold at least one public hearing, with due public notice, on the proposed plan or element or portion thereof.

(4)

In cooperation with and with the approval of the city commission, have the authority to designate any agency, committee, department, or person to prepare the comprehensive plan or any element thereof, but final recommendation of the adoption of such plan to the city commission shall be its responsibility.

(5)

Monitor and oversee the effectiveness and status of the comprehensive plan and recommend to the city commission such changes in the comprehensive plan as may from time to time be required, including preparation of the periodic reports required by F.S. § 163.3191.

(6)

Review proposed land development regulations, land development codes or amendments thereto and make recommendations to the city commission as to the consistency of the proposal with the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof, when the local planning agency is serving as the land development regulation commission or the city commission requires review by both the local planning agency and the land development regulation commission.

(7)

Perform any other functions, duties, and responsibilities assigned to it by the city commission or by general or special law.

(Code 1988, § 16-63)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 163.3174(4).