[Amended 9-1-2009]
There is hereby established a Department of
Planning and Development to administer governmental and municipal
functions and responsibilities in the field of city planning; to coordinate
efforts directed toward the future development of the City; to assure
its continued improvement, consistent with its physical, social and
economic conditions and resources and to provide necessary information
and services to the Mayor, City Council and Planning Board.
[Amended 9-5-1989]
The Department of Planning and Development shall
consist of a Director of Planning and Development and a Development
Manager.
[Amended 9-5-1989; 3-19-1991 by Ord. No. 91-20]
A. The Director of the Department of Planning and Development
appointed pursuant to this chapter shall have a minimum of a master's
degree in planning, urban design, geography, landscape architecture
or a related field, with at least three years' experience in municipal
planning, private or public.
B. The Development Manager should possess a bachelor's
degree in urban or regional planning or a related field and at least
three years of appropriate experience. A master's degree in urban
or regional planning or related field may be substituted for three
years' experience.
C. Any Assistant Director or Associate Planner appointed
pursuant to this chapter shall have a minimum of a bachelor's degree
in urban planning or a related field. He should have at least one
year's experience in the field of urban planning or a related field
and should be able to write and speak effectively. A master's degree
in planning may be substituted for one year's experience.
[Amended 9-5-1989]
The Planning Director shall, with the assistance
of appropriate staff:
A. Work under broad policies, determined by the Mayor,
City Council and Planning Board.
[Amended 9-1-2009]
B. Supervise staff and coordinate projects, including
those assigned to consultants.
C. Prepare plans and recommendations for submission to
the Mayor, City Council and the Planning Board.
[Amended 9-1-2009]
D. Develop and oversee the implementation of overall
comprehensive community plans consisting of various individual coordinated
plans:
(1) For the use of land for residential, commercial, industrial,
recreational and other purposes.
(2) For controlling shifts of population.
(3) For situating public and private ways, bridges, parks,
public buildings, public utilities, public and private housing projects,
slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects, garages and parking
facilities.
(4) For affording further facilities for the housing,
transportation, employment, health, safety and general welfare of
the population.
E. Act as technical advisor to the Mayor, City Council,
Planning Board and other City agencies or officials on municipal planning
matters.
[Amended 9-1-2009]
F. Keep our City Master Plan up-to-date and develop capital
improvement programs.
G. Administer the Subdivision Control Law, process preliminary
and definitive plans and coordinate plans submitted for approval of
the Planning Board.
H. Prepare recommendations for changes in zoning bylaws
and the Planning Board's rules and regulations governing the development
of land.
I. Represent the Planning Board on City planning matters,
attend public meetings and address civic organizations, confer with
agencies requesting information regarding City planning and trends
in the development and growth of the City.
J. Coordinate the programs and activities of the Urban
Renewal Authority Housing Authority and federal and state agencies
in order to formulate a comprehensive community development program.
K. Coordinate federal programs within the City, including
making applications for new projects or programs and assisting various
agencies to make applications to either the state or federal governments.
L. Keep abreast of new and changing state and federal
legislation which could affect the City to assure that the Mayor and
City Council are aware of impending changes, to include making oral
and verbal reports to the Mayor and City Council on significant issues.
[Amended 9-1-2009]
[Amended 9-5-1989; amended 9-1-2009]
The Planning Director shall perform such other
duties related to the function, duties and authorities set forth herein,
as may be prescribed by the Mayor, City Council or Planning Board
or as may be set forth in any applicable state or local laws and ordinances.