283 REVIEW BODIES General Authority 19 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective July 1, 2024 19.1 General Authority The following review bodies may exercise any and all powers and duties prescribed by State law, Charter, Municipal Code, and as described in this Ordinance. 19.2 Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) 19.2.1 Specific Approval Authority The BOMA is responsible for final approval of: A. Text amendments; B. Rezonings; C. Development plans; D. Public improvements; and E. Annexations and accompanying plans of services. 19.2.2 Additional Authority The BOMA may initiate text amendments and rezonings. 19.3 Franklin Municipal Planning Commission (FMPC) 19.3.1 Specific Review Authority The FMPC is responsible for review and recommendation to the BOMA of: A. Text amendments; B. Rezonings; C. Development plans; D. Public improvements; and E. Annexations; and F. Plans of services. 19.3.2 Specific Approval Authority The FMPC is responsible for review and final approval of: A. Site plans; B. Preliminary plats; C. Final plats; D. General plans and plan amendments; and E. Performance agreements. 19.3.3 Additional Authority The FMPC may initiate text amendments, rezonings, and plan amendments. The FMPC may also review projects of other governmental agencies, pursuant to Subsection 1.1.11, Review of Public Improvements. 19.3.4 Bylaws The FMPC shall, by a majority vote of its entire membership, adopt bylaws governing its procedures on such matters as officers, agendas, voting, order of business, and related matters as it may consider necessary or advisable, in accordance with State law. 19.4 Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) 19.4.1 Specific Approval Authority The BZA is responsible for review and final approval of: A. Variances; and B. Appeals of administrative decisions. 19.4.2 Membership The BZA shall consist of five members and shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the BOMA. The terms of membership shall be five years. Terms shall be arranged so that the term of one member shall expire each year. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. 19.4.3 Bylaws The BZA may, by a majority vote of its entire membership, adopt bylaws governing its procedures on such matters as officers, agendas, voting, order of business, and
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