2-45-050 Transfer of rights, powers and duties.

   The Commissioner and the Department shall, respectively, assume all rights, powers, duties, obligations and responsibilities of the following: (1) the former Commissioner and Department of Community Development, and (2) the former Commissioner and Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning, including the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the former Commissioner serving ex officio as Zoning Administrator. All such personnel, books, records, property and funds relating to such powers transferred from such former departments are transferred to the Department. The Commissioner shall succeed such former commissioners in the administration of any federal, state, local or private grant or loan programs relating to such transferred powers. The Commissioner shall succeed to the rights and duties of such former commissioners under existing contracts, grant agreements, redevelopment agreements, leases, indentures or other agreements or ordinances. All rules issued by the former commissioners relating to such transferred powers in effect as of the effective date of this chapter shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Commissioner.

(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 8)

2-45-055 Planned developments.

   The Commissioner is authorized to administer and review planned development ordinances, including any provisions of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance applicable to such ordinances and shall consult with the Commissioner of Housing with respect to any planned development that includes affordable units required under Sections 2-44-070, 2-44-080, 2-44-090, and 2-44-100 of the Municipal Code.

(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 9)

2-45-060 Formulation and execution of programs.

   In the performance of his duties, the Commissioner may consult with such units and agencies of local, state and federal government, and with such community organizations, labor and business organizations, professional and technical organizations and other groups and agencies as may provide assistance to the Department in the formulation and execution of the programs herein described.

(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 10)

2-45-070 Divisions of the Department.

   The Department shall include such divisions as may be necessary or desirable to enable the Commissioner to perform his duties. The Department shall furnish services necessary and proper to the functioning of the Community Development Commission, the Chicago Plan Commission, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks and such other offices and agencies as are appropriate.

(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 11)

2-45-080 Assistance from residents.

   The Commissioner shall have the authority to designate any appropriate public participation process that will ensure the involvement of residents in the activities of the Department. Such process shall include the solicitation of advice, guidance and assistance from residents in the areas of activity in which the Department is involved.

(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 12; Amend Coun. J. 1-27-21, p. 26741, Art. II, § 3)