This chapter describes the authority and responsibilities of
the council, commission, department, planning director and city staff
in the administration of this title.
(Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)
As provided by state law, the council, planning commission,
planning director and planning department shall perform the functions
of a planning agency.
(Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)
The council, in matters related to the city's planning process,
shall perform the duties and functions prescribed in this title, which
include the following:
(1) Review Authority on Specified Planning Matters. Final decisions on
development agreements, title amendments, general plan amendments,
specific plans, zoning map amendments and other applicable policy
or ordinance matters related to the city's planning process;
(2) Appeals. The review of appeals filed from commission decisions; and
(3) Compliance. The above listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Section
21.32.020 (Authority for land use and zoning decisions) of this title, Table 4-1 (Review Authority), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the city's environmental review procedures.
(Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)