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Charlestown
Town of Charlestown Zoning Ordinance
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§ 218-14

Review by Planning Commission.

§ 218-14. Review by Planning Commission.

  • A. Advisory Opinion. The Planning Commission shall file with the Town Council an advisory opinion on all proposed amendments to this Ordinance within forty-five days of receipt of such a proposal. The Town Council shall consider such advisory opinion but shall not be bound by such. Among its findings and recommendation to the Town Council, the Planning Commission shall:

    • (1) Include a statement on the general consistency of the proposal with the Comprehensive Plan, including the goals and policies statement, the implementation program, and other applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan; and (2) Include a demonstration of recognition and consideration of each of the applicable purposes of zoning as presented in § 218-2, Purpose/consistency with Comprehensive Plan/state laws.

  • B. Periodic Review. The Planning Commission shall review this Ordinance every two years. The Commission shall recommend any appropriate amendments to the Town Council considering current development trends and needs, or whenever changes are made to the Comprehensive Plan.