ARTICLE 1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

16-101. City planning commission; creation.

There is hereby created a city planning commission, which shall consist of five (5) members, who shall serve without pay and who shall be appointed by the mayor upon approval of the city council.  Three (3) members of such planning commission shall be residents of Baldwin City, Kansas and two (2) members shall reside outside of, but within three miles of, the corporate limits of the city. 

(Ord. 1250, Sec. 1; Code 2011)

16-102. Same; conflicts of interest.

No member of the planning commission shall hold any other public office or any other position in the city.  Should any member hold a personal interest, directly or indirectly, in any application or matter coming before the planning commission, he or she shall be disqualified to discuss or vote on the matter.

(Ord. 1250, Sec. 2; Code 2011)

16-103. Same; election of officers.

The planning commission shall elect its chairperson from among the appointed members, and shall elect one member as vice-chairperson.  A secretary shall also be elected, who may or may not be a member of the commission.  Such elections shall be held in May of each year, and such officers shall serve until their successors are elected.

(Ord. 1250, Sec. 3; Code 2011)

16-104. Same; terms of office and vacancies.

All terms of office, except for the initial appointees as described herein, shall be for a period of three years commencing on the first day of May and expiring the last day of April.  Planning Commissioners shall serve until their successors are appointed.  Vacancies in office shall be appointed for the remainder of the three year term vacated. 

(Ord. 1250, Sec. 4; Code 2011)

16-105. Same; duties of the commission.

Duties of the Baldwin City Planning Commission shall be as set forth in the Code of the City of Baldwin City, Kansas and the laws of the State of Kansas.  The Planning Commission shall conduct business in a manner consistent with the Code of the City of Baldwin City, Kansas.

(Ord. 1250, Sec. 5; Code 2011)

16-106. Same; initial appointments and terms.

Five individuals have been initially appointed with terms set to expire as follows: one term expires on April 30, 2011, two terms expire on April 30, 2012, and two terms expire on April 30, 2013. After said initial terms, all subsequent appointees shall be appointed for three (3) year terms.

(Ord. 1250, Sec. 6; Code 2011)

16-107. [Reserved].

(Code 2011)

16-108. [Reserved].

(Code 2011)

16-109. [Reserved].

(Code 2011)

16-110. [Reserved].

(Code 2011)

16-111. Board of zoning appeals; creation.

In accordance with Article 7, Chapter 12, of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, a Board of Zoning appeals for the City of Baldwin City, Kansas, is hereby created.  Said Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of three (3) persons appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.  Of the persons appointed, one member shall be a member of the Planning Commission.  All persons appointed shall be residents of the City of Baldwin City, Kansas.  All persons shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years.  Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.  Persons appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals shall serve without compensation for their service, but may receive reimbursement for expenses.

(Ord. 1248, Sec. 1; Code 2011)

16-112. Same; duties of the board.

Duties of the Baldwin City Board of Zoning Appeals shall be as set forth in the Zoning Regulations of the City of Baldwin City and the laws of the State of Kansas.

(Ord. 1248, Sec. 2; Code 2011)

16-113. Same; initial appointments and terms.

Three individuals have been initially appointed with terms set to expire as follows: one term expires on April 30, 2011, one term expires on April 30, 2012, and one term expires on April 30, 2013. After said initial terms, all subsequent appointees shall be appointed for three (3) year terms.

(Ord. 1248, Sec. 3; Code 2011)

16-114. Same; organization and meetings.

The Baldwin City Board of Zoning Appeals shall organize annually and shall select a Chairman and Vice-Chairman to serve a one (1) year term; and shall set a date and time for its regular monthly meeting. The Baldwin City Board of Zoning Appeals shall conduct business in a manner consistent with the Code of the City of Baldwin City, Kansas.

(Ord. 1248, Sec. 4; Code 2011)