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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: April 7, 2014
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, Article II. Entitled "Planning Commission".
PURPOSE:
Attached is an ordinance amending the establishing ordinance for the Aurora Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The provisions and by-laws of the Planning Commission have not been amended since 1969 and 1989 respectively and were in need of modernizing and updating to better meet the needs of the City and the Planning Commission.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed amendment will accomplish three non-substantive objectives: 1) Consolidate the governing provisions related to the Planning Commission into one location in the City's Code of Ordinances; 2) Provide consistency in language and procedures between the planning and development related boards, commissions and councils; 3) Update job titles to current designations.
The proposed amendment includes two substantive change being 1) That the By-Laws of the Planning Commission are subject to approval by the City Council; 2) The standing committees of the Planning Commission have been updated FROM "Agenda/Resolution", "Annual Meeting", "Documentation" and "Orientation" TO "Amendment", "Grant and Award Research" and "Comprehensive Plan" to better match the functions of the Commission.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this amendment to the City Code of Ordinances will have a positive impact on the City's health, welfare, overall tax base and viability.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, Article II. Entitled "Planning Commission."
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, Article II. Entitled "Planning Commi...
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