A. 
The regulation of land development is a cooperative activity involving different elected and appointed boards and city staff. The specific responsibilities of these bodies are set forth below.
B. 
Applicants are expected to read and understand the city development code and be prepared to fulfill the obligations placed on applications for development approvals defined in SGC Title 21 and this title.
(S.G.C. 22.30.020; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002; Ord. 15-51 § 4, 2015)
The term “administrator” shall mean the city and borough administrator, or an individual operating with his/her express knowledge on his/her behalf. Said individual may include, but is not limited to, the planning director or planning assistant. The administrator is responsible for the administration of this title and shall review and act on the following:
A. 
Administrative interpretation. Upon request or as determined necessary, the administrator shall interpret the meaning or application of the provisions of said titles and issue a written administrative interpretation. All administrative determinations shall be reported to the planning commission within a reasonable period of time following their issuance.
B. 
Nonconforming use permits.
C. 
Administrative approvals as set forth in SGC § 22.10.150.
D. 
Permit procedures. The administrator shall determine the proper procedure for all development applications.
(S.G.C. 22.30.030; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-60 § 4(D), 2004; Ord. 15-51 § 4, 2015)
In addition to its legislative responsibility, the assembly shall review and act on the following subjects:
A. 
Recommendations of the planning commission.
B. 
Appeal of planning commission recommendations and decisions.
(S.G.C. 22.30.040; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002; Ord. 15-51 § 4, 2015)
The planning commission shall be constituted in accordance with Chapter 2.40 SGC and the Sitka Home Rule Charter and shall have the responsibility of reviewing and acting on the following:
A. 
Recommendations to the assembly on approvals of subdivisions, planned unit developments, and binding site plans.
B. 
Recommendations to the assembly on amendments to the comprehensive plan.
C. 
Recommendations to the assembly on amendments to the subdivision code, SGC Title 21.
D. 
Recommendations to the assembly on amendments to the zoning code, this title, or the official map.
E. 
Approve variances with appeals possible to the assembly.
F. 
Approve conditional use permit applications with appeals possible to the assembly.
G. 
Other actions requested or remanded by the assembly.
(S.G.C. 22.30.050; Ord. 04-60 § 4(R), (S), 2004; Ord. 15-51 § 4, 2015)
The assembly of the city and borough shall function as the board of adjustment with the authority to:
A. 
Consider appeals of variances or conditional use permits.
B. 
Hear appeals of administrative approvals or denials.
(S.G.C. 22.30.060; Ord. 04-60 § 4(R), 2004; Ord. 15-51 § 4, 2015)