§ 1902. Powers and duties.

The planning commission shall have all those duties necessary and reasonably implied as being necessary to carry out its duties as specified in this UDC. Said powers and duties shall specifically include without limitation, the following:

(a)

To adopt and amend bylaws, without the need to amend this article.

(b)

Cooperate with the federal, state, or local, public or semi-public agencies or private individuals or corporations, and carry out cooperative undertakings with said agencies, individuals, or corporations.

(c)

Prepare or cause to be prepared a comprehensive plan or parts thereof, for the development of Jackson County or parts thereof, which shall be subject to the approval of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners in accordance with the Georgia Planning Act of 1989.

(d)

Review and recommend for adoption by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners zoning ordinances, regulations for the subdivision of land, and any other land use regulations appropriate to manage development in the county.

(e)

To administer zoning and other land use regulations in whatever role is delegated to it by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners or as provided in this UDC. The planning commission shall have authority and responsibility to review applications for zoning map amendments or applications for special use approval and other related applications and provide a recommendation to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

(f)

To exercise, in general, such other powers as may be necessary to enable it to perform its functions and promote the planning of its jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)