In order to avoid a multiplicity of boards and commissions and to avoid a duplication of functions, the council may transfer to the city planning commission all of the powers and duties of any zoning commission or planning commission now existing and may authorize the city planning commission to exercise the powers and to perform the duties relative to the formulation of zoning regulations which are now authorized by law. The provisions of this article shall not be construed as a general grant of power to municipalities to create districts and regulate buildings and land uses therein, but that power shall continue as may be authorized by law.
Laws 1977, c. 256, § 47-112, eff. July 1, 1978.