(A) The Department of Community Development includes the following functions and responsibilities:
(1) Providing technical support to the City Commission in matters pertaining to planning, zoning, building, and community development, and other specific subjects as directed by the City Commission or City Manager.
(2) Providing technical support to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
(3) Administering the zoning ordinance.
(4) Administering the City's building, housing, and subdivision regulations and any other ancillary or related portions of the City Code as assigned by the City Manager.
(5) Maintaining and updating the plans and regulations administered by the Department, and others at the direction of the City Manager.
(6) Conducting building, zoning, and other regulatory inspections as required by the City Code or the City Manager.
(7) Discovering and pursuing grants and other funding opportunities for the City.
(8) Providing information to the general public on the subjects of planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, and building codes within the functions of the Department.
(B) The Department shall be headed by the Director of Community Development, who shall be responsible for the administration and performance of its functions. The Director shall be appointed by the City Manager.
(Ord. 378-2-95, passed 2-20-95; Am. Ord. 655-1-13, passed 1-22-13; Am. Ord. 762-07-20, passed 7-20-20)