[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Walhalla 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-21. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter is adopted and the Department created pursuant to SC Code Ann. § 5-11-40, which provides a Council form of government the authority to create such departments. The Department shall be named the "Community Development Department." The officer in charge of such Department shall be known as the "Community Development Director," who shall be appointed by the City Administrator and shall have such duties, powers and authorities as prescribed in this chapter, or may as hereafter be prescribed by the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall serve as the de facto department head until such time as a permanent Department director is budgeted and appointed.
A. 
The Department shall be generally responsible for codes enforcement, zoning administration, preservation, marketing and promotion, land use planning and other duties as prescribed.
B. 
The Department's function shall include overseeing and implementing the following:
(1) 
Development, enforcement and administration of programs and codes that relate to the health, safety and welfare of the City.
(2) 
Planning, engagement and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
(3) 
Planning and implementation of promotional and marketing strategies.
(4) 
Development, enforcement and administration of land use and zoning.
(5) 
Development and implementation grants and other programs to encourage small business.
(6) 
Planning and preparation of grants beneficial to the betterment of the City and its citizens.
The Director of Community Development shall appoint such subordinates as may be required to carry out the duties and functions of the Department as established by this chapter, for whom appropriation of funds may be made by the City Council from time to time.
The Council shall appoint the chairs of the following committees to initially serve as the Community Development Committee: Fire, General Government and Utilities. Upon completion of the first year, the selection of the committee shall be governed by established procedure as described in Chapter 60, Article II, § 60-6, of the City Code.