It shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general:

• To prepare and from time to time amend and review a comprehensive and coordinated plan for the physical development of the area.
• To establish principles and policies for guiding action in the development of the area.
• To prepare and recommend to the Board of Commissioners ordinances promoting orderly development of the county’s land use.
• To determine whether specific proposed development conforms to the principles and requirements of the Land Use Plan for the growth and improvement of the area.
• To keep the Board of Commissioners and the general public informed and advised as to these matters.
• To perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it.

This Board hears and decides:

• Petitions to Amend County/Zoning Ordinances
• Petitions to Amend Zoning District maps
• Special and Conditional Use Applications
• Plats and/or Subdivision
• Citizens' Concerns and Input