The purpose of this chapter is to describe and establish the authority and responsibilities of the Development Services Director, Planning Commission, and City Council in the administration of this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
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Definition of the Term "Director." When used in this Zoning Code or any permit or condition approved in compliance with this Zoning Code, the term "Director" shall be as defined in Division 7 (Definitions) and shall include designee(s) of the Director.
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Duties and Authority. The Director shall:
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Have the responsibility to perform all of the functions designated by State law, including, but not limited to, the following:
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Annual report related to implementation of the General Plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65400;
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Review of public works projects for conformity to the General Plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65401; and
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Review of acquisition of property for conformity to the General Plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65402.
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Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Code, including the review of administrative development projects, in compliance with Table 5-01: Review Authority, Government Code Section 65901 et seq., and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
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Defer action on matters where the Director is the Review Authority and refer the matter to the Planning Commission for final determination;
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Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Council or City Manager;
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Delegate the responsibilities of the Director to Development Services Department staff under the supervision of the Director; and
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Serve in an advisory capacity, in compliance with State law (Map Act Section 66415). The Director is charged with the responsibility of making investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed divisions of real property.
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
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Appointment. The appointment, terms, removal, and the filling of vacancies of the Planning Commission shall be in compliance with Chapter 2.38 (Planning Commission) of the Municipal Code.
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Duties and Authority. The Planning Commission shall perform the duties and functions prescribed by State law and this Zoning Code, including the following:
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The review of development projects;
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The recommendation to the Council for final decisions on Development Agreements, Zoning Code Amendments, General Plan amendments, specific plans, zoning map amendments, and other applicable policy or ordinance matters related to the City's planning process;
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Reviewing and acting upon environmental documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for those projects for which the Planning Commission has final authority;
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The investigation and preparation of an annual report to the Council regarding the status of the General Plan, and the Housing Element in particular, and progress in its implementation in compliance with State law; and
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The above-listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Section 17.30.020 (Discretionary Permits and Actions—Authority), Table 5-01 (Review Authority), and CEQA.
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 15-06 § 7, 2015; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
The City Council, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Council, in matters related to the City's planning process shall perform the duties and functions prescribed in the Municipal Code and this Zoning Code, which include the following:
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Review Authority on Specific Planning Matters. Final decisions on Development Agreements, Zoning Code amendments, General Plan amendments, specific plans, zoning map amendments, environmental documents prepared pursuant CEQA for those projects for which the Council has final authority, and other applicable policy or ordinance matters related to the City's planning process;
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Appeals. The review of appeals filed from Planning Commission decisions; and
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Compliance. The above-listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Section 17.30.020 (Discretionary Permits and Actions—Authority), Table 5-01 (Review Authority), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)