There is established the office of Planning Director. The Planning Director shall be appointed by the Town Manager and serve at the pleasure of the Town Manager.
(Ord. 294-99; Ord. 351-05; Ord. 360-05)
A. 
The Planning Director shall serve as staff to the Town Manager, Town Council, and other Town committees.
B. 
The Planning Director shall make recommendations to the Council for the periodic revision and continuing effectuation of the Town's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
C. 
The Planning Director shall ensure that development proposals conform to the Town's General Plan, any other planning documents, or policies of the Town, and any applicable environmental statutes. The Planning Director shall report on the relation of the General Plan and other applicable plans or ordinances to any development proposal submitted to the Town.
D. 
The Planning Director shall make recommendations on the preliminary maps of all subdivisions submitted to the Town and shall make recommendations on the subdivision of any land in the Town and in the unincorporated area surrounding the Town limits as provided for by State law, in coordination with the Town Engineer.
E. 
The Planning Director shall prepare studies relating to environmental, social, or economic data as he or she deems necessary or as directed by the Council or Town Manager, and shall report the findings and conclusions to the Council when requested.
F. 
The Planning Director shall interpret planning documents and planning related ordinances and shall advise interested citizens. The Planning Director shall assist property owners and builders in meeting the Town's planning requirements.
G. 
The Planning Director shall review all engineering projects for conformance with the Town's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and shall coordinate engineering plans with the Town Engineer.
(Ord. 294-99; Ord. 351-05; Ord. 360-05)
The Planning Director shall appoint assistants only with the prior approval of the Town Manager. Any such assistant shall be subject to the personnel rules of the Town and shall perform such duties as may be determined by the Planning Director.
(Ord. 360-05)
All references in this code to "Town Planner" shall also mean "Planning Director." The Planning Director shall exercise all powers and duties of this position enumerated in this code and/or in policies, resolutions, or procedures adopted by the Town Council.
(Ord. 24-528, 5/21/2024)