There is hereby created the department of development services of the city, the head of which shall be the director of development services who shall be appointed by the city manager. The department of development services will be composed of the director of development services and such other assistants and employees as the city council may provide by ordinance upon recommendation of the city manager. (Ord. Nos. 25047; 27697; 32002)
(a) The director of development services shall perform the following duties:
(1) Supervise and administer the department of development services.
(2) Add to, delete from, modify or otherwise specify the property area determined to be acquired with community development funds.
(3) Advise the city manager, in cooperation with the chief planning officer and others designated by the city manager, on matters affecting the urban design and physical development of the city.
(4) Participate with the chief planning officer in developing and recommending to the city manager a comprehensive plan for the city.
(5) Participate with the chief planning officer in reviewing and making recommendations regarding proposed actions implementing the comprehensive plan.
(6) Participate in the preparation and revision of the capital improvement program.
(7) Administer the regulations governing the subdivision and platting of land in accordance with state and local laws.
(8) Participate in the planning relating to urban redevelopment, urban rehabilitation, and conservation intended to alleviate or prevent slums, obsolescence, blight, or other conditions of urban deterioration.
(9) Serve as secretary to the landmark commission.
(10) Supervise the engineering, construction, and paving of all streets, boulevards, alleys, sidewalks, and public ways when the work is being done by a private developer.
(11) Supervise the engineering and construction of the storm sewers and storm drainage systems when the work is being done by a private developer.
(12) Administer, implement, and enforce city regulations relating to the construction of public water and wastewater infrastructure improvements by private developers.
(13) Provide for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the city's construction codes.
(14) Perform plan reviews and inspections for new construction and renovation of fixed facilities for food products establishments.
(15) Perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager or by ordinance of the city council.
(b) Whenever the directors of property management, planning and development, and sustainable development are referred to in any city ordinance or resolution or in any contract, license, permit, franchise, or other agreement granted or executed by the city, those terms mean the director of development services. (Ord. Nos. 25047; 25834; 27697; 29478; 32002)