(a) 
Right of inspection.
The administrator is empowered to enter any building, structure, or premises in the city upon which a development or land use is located, as follows:
(1) 
Entry shall be for the purpose of inspection to ensure compliance;
(2) 
Inspection shall be performed during business hours, unless an emergency exists; and
(3) 
Inspection shall be made only after:
(A) 
Contact and permission is granted by the owner or tenant; or
(B) 
An order from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) 
Recommendations.
The administrator shall make a report and recommendations with regard to all applications for development approval, except those which are decided by the director of public works.
(c) 
Interpretation.
The administrator shall have the right to interpret provisions of this chapter. Should an applicant not agree with the administrator’s interpretation, he or she has the right to appeal as per section 10.07.008, Appeals.
(d) 
Decisions.
The administrator shall:
(1) 
Establish deadlines for how far in advance an initial application must be submitted to be reviewed by either the city council and/or the planning and zoning commission;
(2) 
Provide application materials for applicants;
(3) 
Schedule all development review committee (DRC) meetings;
(4) 
Decide all administrative approvals as defined in section 10.05.001, Table of Administrative and Public Meeting Approvals; and
(5) 
Submit in writing to an applicant any specific conditions required as a part of conditional approval for any and all applications.
(2000 Code, sec. 23-5; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
Home rule charter.
The city council is established by City of Plainview Home Rule Charter, article II, City Council.
(b) 
Powers and duties.
The city council reserves to itself all of the powers and duties that are not expressly delegated within this chapter of the Code of Ordinances.
(2000 Code, sec. 23-5; Ordinance adopting Code)
The city manager is responsible for the city’s minor plat amendment process and the final plat vacation process. See section 10.06.005, Minor Plat Amendments, and section 10.07.004, Final Plat Vacation.
(2000 Code, sec. 23-5; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
Generally.
The development review committee (DRC) is established for the following purposes:
(1) 
Administering the requirements of this chapter of the Code of Ordinances;
(2) 
Ensure that all information necessary to determine compliance with this chapter of the Code of Ordinances has been provided;
(3) 
Formulating staff recommendations;
(4) 
Rectifying review comments between city departments and referral agencies; and
(5) 
Providing cohesive and timely review of subdivision applications.
(b) 
Membership.
(1) 
The DRC shall be comprised of the city staff designated by the administrator and representatives from each referral agency that reviews development projects in conjunction with the city.
(2) 
Based on the nature of a development, DRC meetings can be limited to those staff and agencies affected by the development, or can be expanded to include additional agencies or staff with review responsibilities.
(c) 
Powers.
The DRC shall have the role to review and provide technical recommendations concerning any application specified in this chapter of the Code of Ordinances.
(d) 
Meetings.
DRC meetings shall be convened by the administrator, as necessary.
(2000 Code, sec. 23-5; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
Right of inspection.
The director of public works is empowered to enter any building, structure, or premises upon which a development or land use is located, as follows:
(1) 
Entry shall be for the purpose of inspection to ensure compliance with the any construction inspections including, but not limited to, the requirements of subsection (b) of this section;
(2) 
Inspection shall be performed during business hours, unless an emergency exists; and
(3) 
Inspection shall be made only after:
(A) 
Contact and permission granted by the owner or tenant; or
(B) 
An order from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(4) 
The city, via the director of public works, shall be given the opportunity to inspect all phases of subdivision construction.
(5) 
The applicant, or his contractor, shall maintain diligent contact with the director of public works, or his designee, during construction of improvements.
(b) 
Recommendations.
The director of public works shall make a report and recommendations with regard to all applications for development approval, except those which are decided by the administrator.
(c) 
Decisions.
The director of public works shall decide all administrative approvals as defined in section 10.05.001, Table of Administrative and Public Meeting Approvals.
(2000 Code, sec. 23-5; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
Creation, membership, rules, and regulations.
See section 14.10.005, Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) 
Decisions.
The planning and zoning commission shall conduct all administrative or public hearing approvals and decide as defined in section 10.05.001, Table of Administrative and Public Meeting Approvals.
(2000 Code, sec. 23-5; Ordinance adopting Code)