The following are the major participants in the planning process in the city. The roles of these participants are generally outlined in this chapter. The roles and responsibilities may be further defined by the city council through ordinance or resolution.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A. 
The city council is the policy and ultimate decision-making body for the city except as otherwise provided by the comprehensive Plan, the Constitution of the State of Oregon, Oregon State Statutes, or Chapter IV of the Cannon Beach Charter. The city council retains and exercises all the powers granted to the city except as provided herein, by the comprehensive plan, or by action of the city council through either the adoption of an ordinance or resolution.
B. 
The city council may interpret this title where ambiguity exists as to the meaning of specific provisions. This interpretation, when made, shall be used to guide staff and the approval authority in applying provisions of this title to specific situations. The city council by ordinance or resolution shall develop procedures for implementing this section.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A. 
The planning commission shall operate as provided in Chapter 2.12 of the Cannon Beach Municipal Code.
B. 
The planning commission shall advise the city council on legislative planning and development issues as provided in Section 2.12.020 of the Cannon Beach Municipal Code.
C. 
The planning commission shall serve as the approval authority as provided in this title.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A. 
The design review board shall operate as provided in Chapter 2.10 of the Cannon Beach Municipal Code.
B. 
The design review board shall advise the city council on legislative planning and development issues as provided in Section 2.10.020 of the Cannon Beach Municipal Code.
C. 
The planning commission shall serve as the approval authority as provided in this title.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A. 
The city manager or manager shall fulfill the duties as provided in Section 22 of the Cannon Beach Charter.
B. 
For the administration of this title, the city manager may designate other city employees to fulfill the duties of the city manager, including, but not limited to, the community development director, public works director, and building official.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
The community development director shall be responsible for the administration of planning and development activities within the city, as directed by the city manager. The director's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
A. 
Schedule and assign cases for review and hearings;
B. 
Conduct all pertinent correspondence of the hearings bodies;
C. 
Give notice as required by this title;
D. 
Maintain agendas and minutes of all planning commission and design review board meetings;
E. 
Compile and maintain all necessary records, files, and indexes for planning and development activities;
F. 
Provide professional expertise, staff assistance and act as secretary to the planning commission and design review board, keeping an accurate, permanent, and complete record of all proceedings;
G. 
Provide professional expertise and staff assistance to the city manager and city council as necessary regarding planning matters;
H. 
Coordinate planning functions with other city departments and other agencies as is necessary to carry out planning duties;
I. 
Provide assistance and information to the public on land use activities;
J. 
The director shall serve as the approval authority as provided in this title or as designated by the city manager; and
K. 
Other activities as specified by the city council.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)