§ 10.03 Powers & Duties

The Commission has all powers conferred upon it by Iowa Code Chapter 414, and powers necessary to meet the requirements of its duties as set forth in Chapter 414 and elsewhere in this Ordinance. The duties of the Commission include, but are not limited to, the review and issuance of a final report of recommendation to the Council of the following applications received by the City: 1) proposed requests for rezoning of land that is otherwise classified by the Official Zoning Map; 2) zoning classification of territory proposed for annexation; 3) applications for preliminary plats and final plats; 4) requests for changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan; and 5) requests for amendments, supplements, changes or modifications to this Ordinance. Other duties may also include preparation of preliminary reports and, if necessary, holding public hearings, before the Commission makes its final report to the City Council. All applications for rezoning or for preliminary plat approval must be reviewed and a final report given to the City Council by the Commission with due diligence, but in no case later than 60 days after the complete filing of the application or request which will only be accepted with full payment of all required fees.