The planning commission shall perform the duties prescribed in the present or any future zoning ordinance (Title 21) or subdivision regulations (Title 20) of the city or any similar ordinance, statute, rule or regulation of the state, county or this city pertaining to the districting or zoning or dividing of the city into districts or zones or regulating the construction of improvements, or the use, division or subdivision of property within the city. The planning commission shall also have the duty of studying the needs of the city with respect to and advising and recommending the council concerning the establishment, modification and change of zones or districts and designation of the uses to which property contained therein may be prohibited, restricted or regulated. The planning commission shall also perform the duties prescribed in the zoning ordinance of the city or other ordinance, statute, rule or regulation of the state, county or this city pertaining to securing of compliance with the zoning ordinance and promoting orderly and harmonious development within the city. The commission shall also perform the duties designated and delegated by the city council with respect to site design and architectural review matters. The commission shall also have and perform the powers and duties hereafter designated and delegated by the city council. (Ord. 2344 NCS §2, 2009; Ord. 1678 NCS §2 (part), 1987; Ord. 1035 NCS §1 (part), 1972; Ord. 977 NCS §2; Ord. 338 NCS §5; prior code §2.42.)