(A) There is hereby established as a Department of the municipal government of the City a Community Development Department, which shall manage and effectuate the duties and functions assigned to it by ordinance, including but not limited to the following: Engineering; Danville Area Transportation Study; planning and economic development; neighborhood development; zoning administration; and such other duties and functions as assigned by the Mayor from time to time. The Director of the Community Development Department shall be the Executive Officer of the Department. The Director shall report to the Mayor and the City Council as to the business and operations of the department, and shall manage the personnel of the department. The management and control of the Community Development Department is reflected on the organizational chart for such department hereby adopted.
(B) Subordinate divisions/functions. The following subordinate divisions or functions of the Community Development Department are hereby established:
(1) Engineering Division. The Engineering Division shall be managed by the City Engineer. The Engineering Division shall develop plans and designs for the City streets and sewer projects, manage City construction projects, and perform such other engineering functions as are assigned by the Director or by ordinance. The City Engineer shall also be the Danville Area Transportation Study (DATS) Director and shall be responsible for those tasks and duties pertaining to such program.
(2) Planning Division. The Planning Division shall be managed by the Planning Manager. Through its assigned staff, the Planning Division shall develop plans and programs and administer grants to accomplish the economic development and quality of life goals of the City Council and administration, manage and administer the zoning and subdivision codes, manage the Tax Increment Financing districts established by the City, and conduct and develop strategic planning programs.
(3) Building Safety Division. The Building Safety Division shall be managed by the Planning Manager. Through its assigned staff, the Building Safety Division shall administer and enforce the building codes.
(C) Any reference within this Code of Ordinances to the Engineering and Urban Services Department shall mean the Community Development Department.
(Ord. 8643, passed 3-3-09; Am. Ord. 8875, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 9140, passed 3-6-18)