This title shall be administered by the Planning Manager under the policy direction of the Council, working with the Planning Commission and Design Committee, as the duties of each are described by this chapter.
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)
The Planning Manager shall have the responsibility and authority to administer this title. The responsibilities of the Planning Manager may also be carried out by Planning Division employees under the supervision of the Planning Manager. The Planning Manager shall have authority to make interpretations and take actions on permits and certificates as set forth in this title. The Planning Manager shall also have the authority to refer projects to the Design Committee or Planning Commission, as outlined in Chapter 19.74 (Permit and Variance Requirements).
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014; Ord. 6198 § 1, 2020)
The Planning Commission shall have the authority to perform the duties and functions delegated by the City Council as set forth in this title. The Planning Commission shall have authority to act on permits and variances as set forth in Chapter 19.74, and to act on such other permit and variances as the Council may delegate from time to time. The Commission shall also make recommendations to the Council on amendments to this title and adoption of development agreements.
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)
A.
Design Committee Established. The Design Committee shall be composed of three members. Two of the members shall be appointed by the City Council, and the remaining member shall be a current member of the Planning Commission, selected annually by a majority vote of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commissioner shall serve as the chair of the committee. The City Council shall endeavor to appoint to the committee at least one member who is a design-related professional such as an architect or engineer.
B.
Terms and Vacancies. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all committee members shall serve a term of four years, and may be reappointed for one succeeding term; provided however, that a member may be removed at any time at the pleasure of the City Council. In the event of a vacancy on the Design Committee other than a vacancy resulting from the expiration of a term, a person shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the vacant member. Such appointment to fill an unexpired term shall not be considered to be one of the two-term limit established above. The two public members of the committee shall serve overlapping terms, with initial appointments consisting of one member appointed for four years, and the other member appointed for the two-year term.
C.
Powers and Duties. The Design Committee shall review signs as provided in Title 17 hereof, the Sign Ordinance, and shall review permit and variance applications as provided in this Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)