SECTION 11.02 ORGANIZATION.

The Department, through the Director and such other employees as may be authorized by ordinances of Council, shall have the authority to enforce the Zoning Code and implement the requirements and directives of the Mayor, Planning Commission, Council, and the laws of the State. The Department shall be responsible for all phases of planning, zoning, building and development activities in the City, including building code enforcement, Geographic Information System (GIS) and zoning enforcement functions. The Department is responsible for compliance with applicable ordinances of the City and State.

The Department shall be responsible for the coordination of comprehensive planning activities within the City by the Planning Commission and other City departments, as well as outside consultants involved in such planning activities.

(Enacted 11-4-14; Amended 11-5-24)