§ 38-9. Powers and duties.

A. 

The Planning Commission shall have the power and shall be required to:

(1) 

Prepare the Comprehensive Plan for the development or redevelopment of the Borough of Clifton Heights and present it for the consideration of Borough Council;

(2) 

Maintain and keep on file records of its action. All records and files of the Planning Commission shall be retained at Borough Hall and be available to Borough Council;

(3) 

Prepare and present for consideration to Borough Council and, after adoption, maintain an Official Map and make recommendations to Council on proposed changes in such map;

(4) 

Prepare and present to Borough Council a zoning ordinance and make recommendations to Council on proposed amendments to such ordinance;

(5) 

Prepare and administer subdivision and land development regulations;

(6) 

Prepare and administer planned residential development regulations;

(7) 

Prepare and present to Borough Council a building code and make recommendations to Council on proposed amendments;

(8) 

Prepare and present to Borough Council a housing code and make recommendations to the governing body on proposed amendments thereto;

(9) 

Submit to Borough Council a recommended capital improvements program;

(10) 

Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the Comprehensive Plan and planning;

(11) 

Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals;

(12) 

Hold public hearings and meetings;

(13) 

Require from other Borough officers and employees such available information as relates to the work of the Planning Commission;

(14) 

In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations and surveys either after permission has been obtained from the owner or after public notice; and

(15) 

Do such other act or make such studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by this chapter.

B. 

In the performance of its powers and duties, any act or recommendation of the Planning Commission which involves engineering consideration shall be subject to the approval of the Borough Engineer.