19.03.21 Power and Duties of the City Council

1. The powers and duties of the City Council concerning land use and planning are mainly found in Utah Code Chapter 10-20 and Title 19. 2. This Section and the Utah Code govern the procedures whereby the City Council may adopt or amend the General Plan for the City of Saratoga Springs. 3. The City Council may amend, change, or modify any provisions of the General Plan, land use ordinances, or zoning map provided that: a. the proposed amendment, change, or modification has first been reviewed by the Planning Commission or submitted to it for its recommendations in accordance with Section 3.05.04 and Chapter 19.17 of this Code; b. before taking action, the City Council has first held a public hearing on the proposed amendment; and c. where necessary, the City Council shall amend the General Plan, land use ordinances, or zoning map to ensure consistency. 4. The City Council shall take action to approve or deny development projects as shown in Section 19.13.04 by following the land use ordinances of the City. The City Council may from time to time, by resolution, delegate such duties as are deemed appropriate for the efficient and orderly conduct of City business. 5. The City Council shall perform other duties as required under the terms of this Title or state law.