The powers and responsibilities of the Community Development Director ("the Director"), or their designee, include, but are not limited to the following:
(A) Maintain and administer the Zoning Code, including the processing of applications, abatements, and other enforcement actions.
(B) Interpret the Zoning Code as needed for members of the public and other city departments.
(C) Prepare rules and procedures necessary for conducting the Director's business. They may include the administrative details of hearings officiated by the Director (e.g., scheduling, rules of procedure, and recordkeeping). These rules and procedures must be approved by City Council resolution, following review and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
(D) Issue administrative regulations for the submission and review of applications subject to the requirements of Cal. Gov’t Code § 65950.
(E) Conduct minor administrative review pursuant to Chapter 23.25.
(F) Approve, modify, or deny minor use permits, pursuant to Chapter 23.27.
(G) Approve, modify, or deny temporary use permits, pursuant to Chapter 23.28.
(H) Approve, modify, or deny a modification, pursuant to Chapter 23.29.
(I) Approve, modify, or deny requests for reasonable accommodation for land use projects, pursuant to Chapter 23.31.
(J) Approve, modify, or deny requests for extensions for land use projects, pursuant to § 23.24.090.
(K) Decide requests for minor revisions to approved permits, pursuant to § 23.24.100.
(L) Refer items to the Planning Commission where, in their opinion, the public interest would be better served by a Planning Commission public hearing and action.
(M) Determine whether a project is subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act and notify the applicant if any additional information is necessary to conduct the review.
(N) Make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on all applications, appeals, and other matters upon which they have the authority and the responsibility to act under this title.
(O) Investigate and report to the Planning Commission on permit violations when the city has initiated revocation procedures, pursuant to § 23.24.110.
(P) Delegate administrative functions to members of the Planning Division.
(Q) Such other powers and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the City Council.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)