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CITY OF BENBROOK 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET
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.

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