[R.O. 1997 § 120.040; Ord. No. 26 § 1, 9-1-1995]
There is hereby established a Department
of Planning, which shall have such other sections or divisions as
from time to time may be authorized by the City Council.
[R.O. 1997 § 120.050; Ord. No. 26 § 2, 9-1-1995]
The Department of Planning 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; community development including
zoning and other land use regulation ordinances; the preparation of
special studies and the provision of information on the physical,
social and economic characteristics of the City; housing and neighborhood
preservations; the coordination of new development proposals and project
approvals; and shall recommend long-range plans for the City and review
all projects, plans and applications to insure compliance with all
ordinances of the City concerning zoning, subdivision and development
requirements; and such other duties as may be prescribed from time
to time by the City Administrator.
[R.O. 1997 § 120.060; Ord. No. 26 § 3, 9-1-1995; Ord. No. 851 § 2, 6-10-2002; Ord. No. 1809 § 1, 6-27-2011]
A.
There is hereby established the office
of Director of Planning. The City Administrator may, only with the
approval of a majority of the members of the City Council, appoint
or remove the Director of Planning. The term of the Director of Planning
shall continue from the date of appointment for an indefinite period
of time or until such employment is terminated as provided herein.
The Director, under the Administrator's supervision, shall have control
and supervision over all employees assigned to the Department of Planning.
The Director shall:
2.
Determine if use is in compliance
with the spirit of the ordinances;
3.
Provide staff assistance to the Planning
Commission;
4.
Notify the Board of Adjustment of
variations in zoning ordinances;
5.
Develop long and short-range plans
for future development of the community;
6.
Receive input from or assist other
departments;
7.
Review development proposals to ensure
conformance to ordinance regulations;
8.
Approve re-occupancy permits in conjunction
with Public Works;
9.
Plan and assign work to division
staff;
10.
Prepare and administer the division
budget;
11.
Update official maps and data concerning
the City;
12.
Draft research and compile information
concerning census, housing and business;
13.
Ensure information is available to
the community and general public;
14.
Consult with applicants regarding
the development review process and submission of request forms;
15.
Institute and/or participate in special
studies at the direction of the City Administrator, Planning and Zoning
Commission or Council;
16.
Represent the Planning Department
at civic and public functions;
17.
Perform such other duties as may
be prescribed from time to time by the City Administrator;
18.
Recommend capital improvements necessary
to implement the long-range plans of the City in conjunction with
other departments; and
19.
Interpret and enforce, in conjunction
with the Director of Public Works or other designated officials, all
land disturbance ordinances, tree ordinances and other development
ordinances of the City.
20.
Serve as the City's Arborist as set
forth by the Tree City USA requirements.
[R.O. 1997 § 120.070; Ord. No. 26 § 4, 9-1-1995]
The Director of Planning 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, subdivision ordinance or any building or development
regulations.[1] 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 four (4) hours. All work that
is stopped shall not be resumed except upon permission of the Director
in any case involving the zoning, subdivision, land disturbance or
development ordinances. Written stop orders may be served by the Director,
his/her designee, or any Police Officer and may be served by personal
service or by posting on the premises affected.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Title IV, Land Use, and Title V, Building
and Construction.
