A. The governing authority of the parish may appoint a zoning commission whose function it shall be to recommend the restrictions and regulations to be enforced within the district, and any supplements, changes, or modifications thereof.
B. Before making any recommendation to the governing authority of the parish, the zoning commission shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be made in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 33:4780.45.
C. After the hearing has been held by the zoning commission, it shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the governing authority of the parish.
D. If a zoning commission is appointed, the governing authority of the parish shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of the zoning commission.