[Amended 12-12-2022 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish,
pursuant to Article 3-A of the Town Law, a new Department entitled
"Department of Planning and Zoning" in order to provide effective
and efficient administration and enforcement of laws relating to planning
for zoning, fire prevention and building construction, highways, water,
sewers, parks, landfilling, the environment, disaster preparedness
and Master Planning in the Town of Clifton Park.
[Amended 12-12-2022 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
The Department of Planning and Zoning, hereafter
referred to as "the Department," of the Town of Clifton Park is hereby
established.
[Amended 4-18-1988 by L.L. No. 5-1988; 12-12-2022 by L.L. No.
3-2022]
A. The personnel of the Department other than the Department
Director shall consist of the Zoning Administrator, the Open Space
Coordinator and such deputy planners and administrative staff as the
Town Board may appoint or designate.
B. The Director of the Department and the deputies, administrative
staff, and clerks of the Department shall be appointed by the Town
Board on the basis of a civil service competitive examination and
shall not be removed except in accordance with the Civil Service Law
of the State of New York.
C. Bureau of
Zoning Administration and Enforcement.
(1) The
Bureau of Zoning Administration and Enforcement shall consist of the
Zoning Administrator and such deputy zoning enforcement officers and
administrative staff as the Town Board may appoint.
(2) The
Zoning Administrator and deputies and administrative staff shall be
subject to the supervision and direction of the Director of Planning
and Zoning.