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• <br /> 459 <br /> BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br /> ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA: <br /> SECTION 1 SHORT TITLE. This ordinance may be referred <br /> to by short title as " The Zephyrhills Comprehensive Planning <br /> Ordinance" . <br /> SECTION 2. PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this ordinance <br /> that its adoption is necessary so that Zephyrhills can preserve <br /> and enhance its present advantages; encourage the most appropriate <br /> ® use of land, water and resources consistant with the public interest; <br /> overcome present handicaps; and deal effectively with future <br /> problems that may result from land use and development. <br /> SECTION 3. FUNCTIONS. The functions of the Planning <br /> Commission shall be, in addition to any functions set forth in the <br /> body of this ordinance to: <br /> (1) Acquire and maintain such information and materials <br /> as are necessary for an understanding of present conditions, past <br /> trends, and forces which Cellae change in these conditions. Such <br /> information may include maps, photographs, statistics, surveys, <br /> studies and other sources of information which will provide the <br /> basis for the creation of a comprehensive plan. <br /> (2) The Planning Commission shall conduct public <br /> hearings to gather information necessary for the drafting, establish- <br /> ment, and maintenance of the comprehensive plan, as specified in <br /> the Florida Statutes, Chapter 163.3161 (The Local Government Com- <br /> prehensive Planning Act. ) <br /> (3) Through such public hearings, the Planning Commission <br /> shall propose for the Council 's approval establishment of principles <br /> and policies concerning development of the area. <br /> (4) The City Council may authorize any necessary <br /> special studies on the location, condition, and adequacy of specific <br /> facilities in the area. These may include, but not limited to, <br /> - 1 - o FF 924 PAU 1433 <br />