(a) The Topeka Planning Commission shall require the Planning Department to formulate a comprehensive metropolitan plan with the public input received through a continuing planning process. The Planning Department shall prepare the comprehensive metropolitan plan in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The Planning Department shall seek advice from the general public and individuals with knowledge of and an interest in the elements contained in TMC 18.05.020.

(b) The Topeka Planning Commission shall require the Planning Department to annually update relevant elements of the comprehensive metropolitan plan and present such updates to the Topeka Planning Commission for adoption and recommendation to the Governing Body, and publish all or parts thereof. Such adoption and recommendation shall take place on or before May 1st of each year. In the preparation of the comprehensive metropolitan plan, the Planning Department may make or cause to be made careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of present conditions and trends of future growth of the metropolitan area. The plan shall be made and used for the general purpose of building and accomplishing an orderly growth and harmonious development or redevelopment of the metropolitan area and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development or redevelopment, including, but not limited to, adequate provisions for traffic, the promotion of safety from fire or other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population, the promotion of good civic design and arrangement, wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the adequate provision of public requirements. The public hearing and the manner of adoption of the comprehensive metropolitan plan shall conform with the statutory requirements contained in K.S.A. 12-747, and amendments thereto. (Ord. 20206 § 81, 9-10-19; Ord. 18125 § 4, 11-18-03; Ord. 18094 § 17, 9-23-03. Code 1981 § 33-36. Code 1995 § 110-43. Formerly 2.65.120.)