This Chapter describes the authority and responsibilities of
City staff and official bodies in the administration of this Zoning
Code, in addition to the Council.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
The functions of a Planning Agency shall be performed by the Santa Rosa City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Cultural Heritage Board, Director of Community Development, and the Planning Division of the City's Community Development Department, in compliance with Title 2 of the City Code. Each shall perform Planning Agency functions as assigned or delegated by the Council.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
The Santa Rosa City Council, referred to in this Zoning Code
as the Council, shall perform the duties and functions identified
in this Zoning Code in matters related to the City's planning process.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
A.
Appointments.
The Council shall appoint members of the Planning Commission, DRB,
and CHB as follows.
1.
Each
Council member shall appoint one member of the Commission, DRB, and
CHB ("appointee"), whose term shall coincide with the term of the
appointing Council member.
2.
Each
appointee shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing Council member.
3.
All
appointees shall be residents of the City at all times during their
respective terms.
4.
No
appointee shall be an officer or employee of the City.
B.
Removal
of appointee. Removal of an appointee by the appointing Council member
shall only occur at a Council meeting and shall be recorded in the
minutes of that meeting.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
A.
Establishment. The seven-member Santa Rosa Planning Commission, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Commission, is hereby established in compliance with City Code Section 2-12.010.
B.
Rules
for transaction of business and records.
1.
The
Commission may adopt rules and procedures for the purpose of implementing
City ordinances, Council policies relating to planning matters, and
this Zoning Code and for the purpose of conducting the business and
exercising the powers of the Commission.
2.
The
Commission shall keep a public record of all determinations, findings,
resolutions, and transactions.
3.
A
summary of all pertinent evidence offered at a public hearing and
the names of persons testifying shall be recorded and made a part
of the permanent Commission file.
C.
Terms of office. Each member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term that coincides with the term of the appointing Council member, in compliance with Section 2-12.020 of the City Code.
D.
Regular
meetings. The Commission shall schedule at least two regular meetings
each month. The meetings shall be held on the second and fourth Thursday
of each month at the City Hall.
E.
Organization.
1.
Appointment
of Chairperson. The Mayor shall appoint the Chairperson of the Commission,
with the concurrence of the Council, prior to the first regular annual
meeting of the Commission in January. The term of the Chairperson
shall expire upon the appointment of a replacement in compliance with
this schedule, or upon the appointment of a new Chairperson. The Chairperson
shall preside at meetings of the Commission and shall represent the
Commission at functions and perform other duties as are appropriate
or as may be assigned by the Commission or the Council.
2.
Election
of Vice-Chairperson. The Commission shall annually elect a Vice-Chairperson
from its membership at its first regular meeting in January. The term
of the Vice-Chairperson shall expire upon the election of a replacement
in compliance with this schedule, or upon the election of a new Vice
Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson shall preside at meetings and perform
the duties of the Chairperson in the Chairperson's absence.
F.
Authority and duties. The Commission shall have the authority to perform the duties and functions identified by Section 20-50.020, Table 5-1 (Review Authority).
G.
Quorum.
1.
Four
members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
2.
A
member who is present, but is disqualified from participating in a
matter, shall not be counted in determining whether a quorum is present
for that matter.
3.
For
all recommendations on legislative acts and decisions on Variances,
four affirmative votes are required.
4.
For
all other actions, a vote by a majority of the quorum is required.
H.
Removal
or vacancy.
1.
A
member of the Commission may be removed by the affirmative vote of
at least four members of the Council, or the appointing Council member.
2.
A
vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
3.
A
person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of
the unexpired term.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
A.
Establishment.
The seven-member Santa Rosa Design Review Board, referred to in this
Zoning Code as the DRB, is hereby established.
B.
Qualifications.
It is desirable, but not required, that DRB members be qualified as
follows:
1.
Up
to four members shall be licensed architects;
2.
Up
to two members shall be licensed landscape architects or licensed
landscape contractors, or shall have a college degree or applicable
professional experience in the field of landscaping;
3.
One
member shall be a licensed engineer; and
4.
One
member shall be a representative of the community at large, preferably
involved in the construction industry or having demonstrated interest
in the quality of architectural design in the community.
C.
Rules
for transaction of business and records. The DRB shall adopt rules
and procedures for the transaction of its business. The Department
shall keep a public record of all determinations, findings, resolutions,
and transactions of the DRB.
D.
Terms of office. Except as provided in Subsection I (Removal or vacancy), the term of office for each DRB member shall coincide with the term of the appointing Council member; provided, the term shall be automatically extended until a successor has been appointed, qualified, and seated.
E.
Regular
meetings. The DRB shall hold at least two regular meeting each month.
The regular meetings shall be held on the first and third Thursday
of each month at the City Hall.
F.
Organization.
1.
Appointment
of Chairperson. The Mayor shall appoint the Chairperson of the DRB,
with the concurrence of the Council, prior to the first regular annual
meeting of the DRB in January. The term of the Chairperson shall expire
upon the appointment of a replacement in compliance with this schedule,
or upon the appointment of a new Chairperson. The Chairperson shall
preside at meetings of the DRB and shall represent the DRB at functions
and perform other duties as are appropriate or as may be assigned
by the DRB or the Council.
2.
Election
of Vice-Chairperson. The DRB shall annually elect a Vice-Chairperson
from its membership at its first regular meeting in January. The term
of the Vice-Chairperson shall expire upon the election of a replacement
in compliance with this schedule, or upon the election of a new Vice-Chairperson.
The Vice-Chairperson shall preside at meetings and perform the duties
of the Chairperson in the Chairperson's absence.
H.
Quorum.
Four members of the DRB shall constitute a quorum. A vote by a majority
of the quorum is required for all decisions except for sign Variances,
which require four affirmative votes.
I.
Removal
or vacancy.
1.
A
member of the DRB may be removed by the affirmative vote of at least
four members of the Council, or the appointing Council member.
2.
A
vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
3.
A
person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of
the unexpired term.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
A.
Establishment.
The seven-member Santa Rosa Cultural Heritage Board, referred to in
this Zoning Code as the CHB, is hereby established.
B.
Qualifications.
1.
It
is desirable, but not required, that CHB members be qualified as follows:
2.
All
members should have a demonstrated knowledge or interest in the history
and architectural and cultural development of the City and be interested
in the preservation of historic sites and structures. Members shall
have additional qualifications as the Council may require by resolution.
C.
Rules
for transaction of business and records. The CHB shall adopt procedures,
regulations, and rules for the purposes of scheduling and conducting
its meetings, transacting its business, and exercising its functions
and powers as it deems appropriate. The Department shall keep a public
record of all determinations, findings, resolutions, and transactions
of the CHB.
D.
Terms
of office. The term of office for each CHB member shall coincide with
the term of the appointing Council member; provided, the term shall
be automatically extended until a successor has been appointed, qualified,
and seated.
E.
Regular
meetings. The CHB shall hold at least one regular meeting each month.
F.
Organization.
1.
Appointment
of Chairperson. The Mayor shall appoint the Chairperson of the CHB,
with the concurrence of the Council, prior to the first regular annual
meeting of the CHB in January. The term of the Chairperson shall expire
upon the appointment of a replacement in compliance with this schedule,
or upon the appointment of a new Chairperson. The Chairperson shall
preside at meetings of the CHB and shall represent the CHB at functions
and perform other duties as are appropriate or as may be assigned
by the CHB or the Council.
2.
Election
of Vice-Chairperson. The CHB shall annually elect a Vice-Chairperson
from its membership at its first regular meeting in January. The term
of the Vice-Chairperson shall expire upon the election of a replacement
in compliance with this schedule, or upon the election of a new Vice
Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson shall preside at meetings and perform
the duties of the Chairperson in the Chairperson's absence.
G.
Authority
and duties.
1.
The CHB shall perform its duties in compliance with this Chapter and Chapter 20-58 (Historic and Cultural Preservation) and shall:
a.
Conduct surveys, as needed, of neighborhoods, objects, places, sites,
and structures within the City that may qualify or be eligible for
designation as a landmark or preservation district;
b.
Recommend designations of landmarks and preservation districts to
the Council and as to each recommended designation:
c.
Review and make determinations on alteration, development, demolition,
rehabilitation, and restoration proposals for landmarks and preservation
districts;
e.
Compile and maintain a current register of all designated landmarks
and preservation districts within the City;
f.
Work for the continuing education of the citizens of the City about
the heritage of the City and the designated landmarks and preservation
districts within the City;
g.
Seek means for the preservation, protection, and retention of any
landmark and preservation district, including suggesting appropriate
legislation, seeking financial support from individuals and local,
State, and Federal governments, and establishing a private funding
organization;
h.
Coordinate its activities, where practical and advantageous to do
so, with the Sonoma County, the State and Federal governments; and
i.
Consult with and advise the Council in connection with the exercise
of the CHB's duties and functions.
H.
Quorum.
1.
Four
members of the CHB shall constitute aquorum.
2.
The
CHB may not transact any business unless a quorum is present and voting.
3.
For
all recommendations on legislative acts (General Plan or Zoning Code
amendments), four affirmative votes are required. For all other actions,
a vote by a majority of the quorum is required.
4.
Any
officer of the CHB or its secretary shall have the power to adjourn
ameeting of the CHB if a quorum is lacking.
I.
Removal
or vacancy.
1.
A
member of the CHB may be removed by the affirmative vote of at least
four members of the Council, or the appointing Council member.
2.
A
vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
3.
A
person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of
the unexpired term.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3711 § 1 Exh. A, 2005; Ord. 2020-014 § 34)
A.
Appointment.
The Santa Rosa Director of Community Development, referred to in this
Zoning Code as the Director, shall be appointed by the City Manager.
B.
Duties
and authority. The Director shall:
1.
Acting directly, or through a subordinate employee designated as Zoning Administrator in compliance with Section 20-60.090 (Zoning Administrator), perform the duties and functions identified in this Zoning Code, including the initial review of land use applications, in compliance with Section 20-50.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City's environmental review procedures identified in Title 17 of the City Code (Environmental Protection), giving of notices, preparing reports, issuing Certificates of Zoning Compliance, receiving and processing appeals, terminating incomplete applications, and receiving and accounting for fees;
2.
Perform
other responsibilities assigned by the City Manager, DRB, CHB, Commission,
and Council;
3.
Supervise
Department staff members assigned to the Department's administration;
4.
Maintain
the sections of this Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and all records of zoning
actions and cases;
5.
Approve
site plans as provided by this Zoning Code;
6.
Attend
meetings and serve as principal advisor to the Commission, DRB, and
CHB. The Director shall also serve as secretary to the Commission,
DRB, and CHB and in this capacity shall prepare and keep minutes and
all other records of these review authorities;
7.
Report
regularly to the Commission on actions taken by the Department, including
the number of cases handled, and their disposal and recommendations
for amendments of this Zoning Code; and
8.
Refer,
at the Director's sole discretion, any of the above or other matters
to the Commission for its review and action, and to notify the applicant
or other affected person of the referral.
C.
Delegation and supervision. The Director may delegate the responsibilities of the Director to assigned Department staff under the supervision of the Director. This delegation shall be confirmed in writing. When the Director designates a Department staff person, the staff person shall perform the duties assigned by the Director, in addition to those listed in Subsection B. above, as appropriate to the personnel title of the designee.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
A.
Appointment.
The Santa Rosa Zoning Administrator, referred to in this Zoning Code
as the Zoning Administrator, shall be appointed by the Director.
B.
Duties
and authority. The Zoning Administrator shall:
1.
Have
the responsibility and authority to take action on applications for
all administrative permits and approvals issued by the Department;
2.
Perform
other responsibilities assigned by the Director, Commission, and Council;
and
3.
Perform the duties and functions identified in this Zoning Code, including Section 20-50.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City's environmental review procedures identified in Title 17 of the City Code (Environmental Protection), giving notices, preparing reports, issuing Certificates of Zoning Compliance, receiving and processing appeals, terminating incomplete applications, and receiving and accounting for fees;
C.
Delegation
and supervision. The Director may delegate the responsibilities of
the Zoning Administrator to assigned Department staff under the supervision
of the Director.
(Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)
