[Code 1975, § 2-100; Code 1992, § 2-146; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Department of Planning shall be headed by the Planning Director
who shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to the preparation
and administration of a Comprehensive Plan and a program for the orderly
development and redevelopment of the City, as determined by the Planning
Commission and regulated by the laws of the state and the Charter
and City ordinances.
[Code 1975, § 2-101; Code 1992, § 2-147; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Department of Planning may be divided into the following
divisions:
[Code 1975, § 2-102; Code 1992, § 2-148; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Planning Division shall be responsible for making detailed
studies of street and highway route locations, right-of-way developments
and bridge approaches, and shall assist the Department of Public Works
with plans for traffic circulation. The Division shall also:
(1)
Coordinate the site location and use of such public areas as may
be required, including parks, recreation areas and off-street parking.
(2)
Coordinate the work of other City departments which affects the implementation
of a Comprehensive Plan.
(3)
Be in charge of all work involved in the preparation of a Comprehensive
Plan for the City and environs and the preparation of a capital improvement
program.
(4)
Prepare platting guides for the City and fringe areas.
[5-10-2004 by Ord. No.
1226; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Community Development Division shall be responsible for
the design and implementation of federal, state and local neighborhood
and housing funds through various programs geared to assist low- and
moderate-income residents.
[Code 1975, § 2-104; Code 1992, § 2-150; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Zoning Administration Division shall be responsible for all work in connection with the administration of the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 52, as it pertains to cases before the Zoning Board of Appeals.
[Code 1992, § 2-151; 6-14-1993 by Ord. No. 1040; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Building Inspection Division shall be responsible for the
inspection of all work done under the City building, plumbing, mechanical,
electrical, housing and fire codes and the safety inspection of all
premises, including structures thereon. The Division shall also be
responsible for the enforcement of City zoning regulations.
[5-10-2004 by Ord. No.
1226; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Rental Certification Division shall be responsible for the
certification of residential rental property within the City.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2-263, Blight Inspection
Division, which previously followed this section, was repealed 6-26-2017
by Ord. No. 17-005.
