ID H0127

Repeals the previous Section 67-6503 and replaces it with new provisions requiring counties and cities to each exercise one of two options: either the governing board directly exercises planning and zoning powers, or establishes a separate planning and zoning commission.

Allows counties to determine comprehensive plans are not in their best interest and instead cooperate with cities on city comprehensive plans, while remaining subject to all other planning, zoning, and land use mandates under the chapter.

Modifies Section 67-6504 to clarify that if a governing board chooses to exercise planning and zoning powers directly, it need not follow procedural requirements for planning and zoning commissions.

Specifies that planning and zoning commissions must have 3-12 voting members appointed by mayor or county chairman and confirmed by the governing board, with residency requirements and restrictions on representation from incorporated cities and areas of city impact.

Corrects code references in Section 67-6526 regarding areas of city impact to reference the amended subsection (ac) instead of (c) for commission membership limits.