A. Review, consider amendments, and make recommendations to the city council on the comprehensive plan and other planning documents of the city to determine if the city’s plans, goals, policies and land use ordinances and regulations implement the state Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW) and promote orderly and coordinated development within the city. The commission may initiate amendments to the comprehensive plan map or text in order to make technical corrections (LUC 20.30I.130). The commission may recommend that the city council initiate amendments to the comprehensive plan (LUC 20.30I.130(B)(2)).

B. Review land use ordinances and regulations of the city and make recommendations regarding them to the city council. Such ordinances and regulations shall be consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan. The planning commission may initiate an amendment to the text of the land use code, as provided in LUC 20.30J.125.

C. Recommend, establish priorities for, and review studies of geographic subareas in the city.

D. Review and make recommendations regarding regulations related to critical areas and other land use issues.

E. Be encouraged to maintain a liaison with the planning agencies of other Eastside municipalities and regional planning agencies.

F. Have such other duties and powers as heretofore have been or hereafter may be conferred upon the commission by city ordinances or as directed by the city council.

In addition, the commission:

G. May provide the public with opportunities for involvement in the commission’s activities.

H. May recommend particular concepts for inclusion in the city’s vision, subject to approval by council.

I. May research and provide suggestions on new matters or initiatives that council may wish to consider.

J. Shall provide at least quarterly communications to the council highlighting major activities, future work plans, changes in work plans, and any policy direction requested.

K. Shall perform other duties as may be directed by the city council.