Planning commission hearing and recommendation process

(a) For the purposes of this section, “planning commission” means either the windward or leeward planning commission, or both acting as a joint commission, as provided for in the Charter. (b) Within sixty days of the planning director’s recommendation, the planning commission shall conduct at least one hearing on the petition. The planning commission, on behalf of the County council, shall notify the State land use commission and the State department of business, economic development, and tourism of the time and place of the hearing and the proposed amendments scheduled to be heard at the hearing. After conclusion of the hearing, the planning commission shall recommend either the approval or denial of the proposed amendment to the County council subject to conditions which would further the intent of this chapter and the general plan and other related ordinances. The planning commission shall forward a report concerning its findings and recommendation to the County council through the mayor. Prior to the planning commission’s forwarding its report to the council, the applicant shall file with the planning department a map and description by metes and bounds of property as certified by a surveyor. (1986, ord 86-126, sec 2; am 2009, ord 09-118, sec 22.) 28-5