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BENBROOK BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

ESTABLISHMENT

The Planning and Zoning Commission was established by Ordinance # 266, approved by the Benbrook City Council on
March 23, 1970.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to advise and formulate recommendations to the City Council
for the improvement, planned growth, health, safety, and well-being of the City of Benbrook.

DUTIES

The duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission are: to prepare long range comprehensive City plan for orderly
physical development of the City; to review proposed changes in zoning districts; to review and approve or deny
proposed platting or subdivision of land within the City; and to perform any other duties assigned to the Commission
by ordinance.

POWERS

The powers of the Planning and Zoning Commission are to make rules, regulations, and by-laws for the Planning and
Zoning Commission subject to City Council approval.

MEMBERS

The Planning and Zoning Commission is comprised of nine members appointed by and responsible to the City Council.
Qualifications include being a registered voter, a resident of the City for one year, continuation of residency in the City
during term of office, and owner of real property within the City.

CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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