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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.

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