Planning Board Review and Recommendation

Following receipt of a proposal for adoption, amendment or repeal of the zoning ordinance or zoning map, or any portion thereof, the planning board shall seek the advice of the department of planning and development, and shall report to the city council within forty-five (45) days after receipt of said proposal, giving its findings and recommendations as prescribed below. Where a proposal for adoption, amendment or repeal of the zoning ordinance or zoning map, or any portion thereof, is made by the planning board, the requirements for study by the board may be waived, provided that said proposal includes the planning board's findings and recommendations as prescribed below. Among its findings and recommendations to the city council with respect to said proposal, the planning board 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 all other applicable elements of said plan; and

(2) Include a demonstration of recognition and consideration of each of the applicable purposes of zoning, as presented in subsection 1.1 of this ordinance.