(A) Powers and duties. The Community Development Department (CDD) shall have the following powers and duties as prescribed under this chapter:
(1) Application procedure. The CDD shall distribute applications for site plan review on a form approved by City Administration, as may be amended periodically by City Council. The CDD shall receive completed applications and applicable fees. CDD personnel shall review applications, site plan submissions and other required or requested information for completeness. Submissions deemed incomplete will not be processed and returned with written explanation to the applicant.
(2) Pre-application planning meetings. The CDD shall meet with an applicant to provide guidance when requested. Consultants may be included and invoiced to the applicant for their time and expenses.
(3) Recommendations of other departments, agencies and consultants. The CDD shall distribute information on specific submissions to appropriate departments, agencies and consultants for review when deemed advisable. The CDD shall collect necessary information and reviews and distribute to the Planning Commission or City Council, when applicable. CDD personnel may provide a summary. The CDD Director has the authority to utilize engineering, planning, legal and other consultants when deemed necessary.
(4) Administrative site plan review. The CDD shall review and take final action to approve, approve with conditions or deny site plans as empowered in § 155.286, Site plan review.
(5) Written interpretations. Provide written interpretations of the text of this chapter.
(6) Master Plan. The CDD shall serve as the keeper of the official City Master Plan.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)