§ 250-34. Functions, powers and duties.

The functions, powers and duties of planning commission shall be, in general:

(1)

To acquire and maintain in current form such basic information and materials as are necessary to an understanding of past trends, present conditions, and forces at work to cause changes in these conditions. Such basic information and materials may include maps and photographs of man made or natural physical features of the area concerned, statistics on past trends and present conditions with respect to population, property values, economic base, land use and such other information as is important or likely to be important in determining the amount, direction and kind of development to be expected in the area and its various parts.

(2)

To prepare, and from time to time recommend amendment and revisions to, a comprehensive and coordinated general plan for meeting present requirements and such future requirements as may be foreseen.

(3)

To prepare and recommend principles and policies for guiding the development of the area.

(4)

To prepare and recommend ordinances designed to promote orderly development along the lines indicated by official principles and policies and the comprehensive plan.

(5)

To keep the governing body and the general public informed and advised on matters relating to planning.

(6)

To conduct such public hearings as may be required to gather information necessary for the drafting, establishment and maintenance of the various components of the comprehensive plan, and such additional public hearings as are specified under the provisions of this Act or may be required by ordinance.

(7)

In addition, a planning commission may make, cause to be made, or obtain special studies on the location, condition and adequacy of specific facilities of the area. These may include, but are not limited to, studies on housing, commercial and industrial facilities, parks, playgrounds, beaches and other recreational facilities, schools, public buildings, public and private utilities, traffic, transportation and parking.

(8)

To perform any other duties which may be lawfully assigned to it.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 67-1246, § 6; Laws of Fla. ch. 2001-344, § 1)