[R.O. 2008 §2-91; Ord. No. 1720 §1, 6-26-1995]
There is hereby established a Department of Community Development.
[R.O. 2008 §2-92; Ord. No. 1720 §1, 6-26-1995]
A.
The Department
of Community Development shall have responsibility in the areas of
community development, including zoning and development code enforcement,
building code and maintenance code enforcement, housing and neighborhood
preservation, project coordination, community planning and such other
duties related to overall community development as from time to time
may be authorized by the City Council.
B.
The Department
shall be responsible for the overall planning and development of the
City including the preparation and maintenance of the Zoning Map,
Official Map and Comprehensive Plan of the City; the preparation of
special studies and provision of information on the physical, social
and economic characteristics of the City; the coordination of new
development proposals and project approvals; the review and inspection
of building construction and property maintenance; and such other
duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the City Administrator.
[R.O. 2008 §2-93]
A.
There
is hereby established the Office of Director of Community Development.
The Director shall be appointed by the City Administrator with the
approval of the City Council for indefinite term. The Director may
be removed from office by the City Administrator.
B.
The Director,
under the City Administrator's supervision, shall have control and
supervision over all employees assigned to the Department of Community
Development.
C.
The Director
shall advise and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission
on matters relating to the growth and development of the City. In
addition to the powers enumerated below, the Director shall have the
powers delegated to such position or subordinate positions by ordinances
of the City, plus such other duties as may be prescribed from time
to time by the City Administrator.
[R.O. 2008 §2-94; Ord. No. 1720 §1, 6-26-1995]
The Director of Community Development shall serve as ex officio
Zoning Administrator of the City and shall have the responsibility
to enforce all zoning regulations of the City as may be provided in
the City's zoning ordinances. The Zoning Administrator or his/her
designees shall recommend long-range plans for the City and review
all projects, plans and applications to ensure compliance with all
ordinances of the City concerning zoning, subdivision and development
requirements.
[R.O. 2008 §2-95; Ord. No. 1720 §1, 6-26-1995]
There is hereby created the office of Building Commissioner
who shall serve as Chief Building Official of the City. The Building
Commissioner shall be appointed by the City Administrator. The Building
Commissioner and his/her designees shall review all plans for the
construction, reconstruction or alteration of any structure within
the City and shall inspect such construction to ensure that all work
is done in compliance with the City's building, plumbing, electrical,
mechanical and other codes or ordinances that may from time to time
be adopted by the City Council. The Building Commissioner and his/her
designees shall also be responsible for securing compliance with other
codes or ordinances of the City as may be assigned by the City Administrator.
[R.O. 2008 §2-96; Ord. No. 1720 §1, 6-26-1995]
The Director of Community Development and the Planning and Zoning
Administrator shall have the power to order all work to be stopped
on any building or structure where such work is being done in violation
of any provision of the City zoning ordinance or development code.
Such stop orders may be given orally and may be enforced when so given,
provided however, that any oral stop work order shall be followed
by a written order within two (2) hours. All work that is stopped
shall not be resumed except upon permission of the Director in any
case involving the zoning or development ordinances. Written stop
orders may be served by any Police Officer or by any Community Development
Department employee and may be served by personal service or by posting
on the premises affected.
[R.O. 2008 §2-97; Ord. No. 1720 §1, 6-26-1995]
The Director of Community Development and the Building Commissioner
shall have the power to order all construction, alteration or repair
work to be stopped on any building, plumbing or electrical installation
in the City when such work is being done in violation of any provision
of any City ordinance or any national code adopted by the City by
reference. Such stop orders may be given orally and may be enforced
when so given, provided however, that any oral stop order will be
followed by a written order within two (2) hours. All work thus stopped
shall not be resumed except upon the permission of the Building Commissioner.
Written stop orders may be served by any Police Officer or by any
Community Development Department employee and may be served by personal
service or by posting on the premises affected.
