(A) Responsibilities and powers. The Director:
(1) Serves as the review and decision-making authority as shown in Table 404-1;
(2) Makes official interpretations of the Zoning Code in accordance with § 155.108.030 (Official Interpretations);
(3) Enforces the Zoning Code in accordance with § 155.428 (Enforcement and Penalties);
(4) Assumes responsibilities described in Municipal Code § 32.041 (Director of Development Services);
(5) Performs other duties as necessary to administer the Zoning Code and as assigned by the City Council; and
(6) Serves as the Secretary to the Design Review Committee, Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission.
(B) Duties as Secretary to DRC, HPC and PC. As Secretary to the Design Review Committee (DRC), Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and Planning Commission (PC), the Director:
(1) Prepares staff reports on permit applications and other requested approvals;
(2) Presents applications at public hearings;
(3) Maintains a record of DRC, HPC and PC proceedings and decisions;
(4) Advises the DRC, HPC and PC on the meaning and applicability of the Zoning Code; and
(5) Provides support and technical assistance to the DRC, HPC and PC as needed.
(C) Delegation to staff. The Director may designate one or more Department staff to perform the duties described in division (A) (Responsibilities and Powers) above and (B) (Duties as Secretary to DRC, HPC, and PC).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902-C.S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)