201

• The governing body has the power to create or abolish a planning commission, planning department, or both
• By ordinance specifying powers & duties

202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207

• 3-9 residents appointed by the governing body or other appropriate appointing authority
• 4 year staggered terms
• Limited number of municipal officers or employees
• May receive compensation and expense reimbursement
• Keep records of business and make an annual report by March 1 each year

208

• Appointed by the governing body or other appropriate appointing authority
• Be qualified for the duties of the position
• Powers & duties specified in planning agency creation ordinance

209.1

• At the request of the governing body, planning agencies shall prepare and present a comprehensive plan
• At the request of the governing body, planning agencies may:
• Prepare and present a zoning ordinance
• Prepare, recommend, and administer a subdivision & land development ordinance and planned residential development regulations
• Prepare and present a building code & housing code
• Submit a recommended capital improvements program
• Conduct other specified planning or related activities