This section describes the authority and responsibilities of the planning agency, council, director, city attorney, department, and city staff in the administration of this zoning ordinance.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
As provided by state law (Government Code section 65100 et seq.), the Cypress City Council shall perform the functions of the planning agency.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
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Council shall administer this zoning ordinance. In compliance with state planning and zoning law (Government Code section 65100 et seq.), the council shall administer this zoning ordinance and amendments thereto.
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Authority of council. The council shall have the authority and responsibility to hear and act upon all matters in compliance with article 4 (Land Use and Development Permit Procedures) and this article (Zoning Ordinance Administration).
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
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Authority of director. The director shall have the authority and responsibility to hear and act upon all matters in compliance with article 4 (Land Use and Development Permit Procedures) and this article (Zoning Ordinance Administration).
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Director's authority to interpret zoning ordinance. The director shall have the authority to interpret the use provisions applicable to each zoning district in compliance with subsection 1.02.020 (Rules of interpretation). If the director determines that a proposed use is not similar to an existing use or is an entirely new use, then an amendment to the zoning ordinance, approved by the council, may be required in compliance with section 28 (Amendments).
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Permanent record required. A permanent record of these interpretive decisions shall be prepared and maintained by the director.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
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Chairperson. The representative from the community development department shall serve as the chairperson and shall also act as secretary.
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Rules and regulations. The design review committee shall adopt rules and regulations for its meetings and shall record its recommendations.
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Duties. The design review committee shall perform all of the duties identified in section 4.19.060 (Design review).
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
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Chairperson. The representative from the community development department shall serve as the chairperson and shall also act as secretary.
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Rules and regulations. The staff review committee shall adopt rules and regulations for its meetings and shall record its recommendations.
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Duties. The staff review committee shall perform all of the duties identified in section 4.19.030 (Director's review).
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
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Enforcement of zoning ordinance. The city attorney, upon the request of the council, shall institute any necessary legal proceedings to enforce this zoning ordinance in compliance with section 30 (Enforcement provisions).
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Institute an action for to restrain. The city attorney shall be authorized, in addition to any other remedy provided in this zoning ordinance, to institute an action for an injunction to restrain or any other appropriate action or proceedings to enforce this zoning ordinance.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)