Planning and Zoning Membership
CITY OF IDAHO CITY, STATE OF IDAHO
ORDINANCE NO. 370
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY, BOISE COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE CLARITY; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2 TO CONFORM WITH STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Idaho City finds it is necessary and prudent to stagger the terms of its Planning and Zoning Commission to prevent the potential cessation of the Commission for a lack of appointed members and to ensure continuity of operations for the City's planning and zoning needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. AMENDING SECTION 1, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE. The City Code of Idaho City, Section 10-2-1 be amended with the following correction:
10-2-1: COMMISSION ESTABLISHED:
There is hereby established a Planning and Zoning Commission for Idaho City, which shall consist of five (5) members. The Mayor shall appoint these members, with the consent of the City Council as provided by State law. The Mayor Appointed members may be removed as provided by State law may remove appointed members.
Section 2. AMENDING SECTION 2, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE. The City Code of Idaho City, Section 10-2-2 be amended as follows:
10-2-2: MEMBERSHIP:
At least three (3) members shall be residents of the City, and up to two (2) members may be residents of the area of the City impact established by ordinance jointly agreed upon with the County. Appointments to fill vacancies created by expiration of terms in 2022 will be made as follows: two (2) three-year terms and three (3) four-year terms. Thereafter, Commission members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. The sections of this ordinance are severable. The invalidity of a section shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage, approval and publication according to law.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL of the City of Idaho City this 3 day of August, 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of the City of Idaho City this 3 day of August, 2022.
Kenneth Everhart, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk