(A) Pursuant to Charter § 3.02 there is established a Planning and Community Development Department.
(B) The department head shall be the Director of Planning and Community Development who shall be appointed as provided by Charter § 3.03. Upon the effective date of this ordinance, the Planning Director shall assume the title and position of Director of Planning and Community Development.
(C) The Planning and Community Development Department shall be responsible for coordinating the planning and development of the city and ensuring that adequate public facilities are planned and funded. The department shall include the Planning Department existing on the date of this ordinance.
(D) The Planning and Community Development Department shall provide staff support to the following boards and committees subject to staff availability and budget:
(1) Planning Board.
(2) Community Improvement Program Committee of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
(3) Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(4) Heritage Commission.
(5) Millyard Design Review Committee.
(6) School Capital Improvement Committee.
(7) Conservation Commission.
(E) The Planning and Community Development Department shall also have the following duties, powers and functions:
(1) Prepare land use plans and community development strategies and assist the Planning Board in preparation of the Master Plan;
(2) Provide for the proper planning and design of community development and facilities;
(3) (Reserved)
(4) Administer the processing of subdivisions, site plans, special use permits and planned developments under the direction of the Planning Board;
(5) Administer the Urban Ponds Restoration Program. The Urban Ponds Restoration Administrator is hereby transferred into the Planning and Community Development Department;
(6) Assist the Mayor in preparation of the proposed Community Improvement Program;
(7) Assist the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in the review and adoption of the Community Improvement Program;
(8) Implement and administer the approved Community Improvement Program;
(9) Provide coordination between departments for capital and special projects which affect more than one department;
(10) Perform such other duties as prescribed by federal, state and local law.
(F) The Planning and Community Development Department is responsible for the administration, interpretation and enforcement of all codes and regulations pertaining to the Office of Inspectors of Buildings and the administration, interpretation and enforcement of land use codes and regulations.
(G) The Planning and Community Development Department shall have the responsibility for the administration and enforcement of Chapter 150: Housing Code.
(H) The Planning and Community Development Department shall have the responsibility for the administration of Chapter 151: Building Regulations.
(I) The Planning and Community Development Department shall have responsibility for the administration of Chapter 152: Airport Zoning pursuant to § 154.25 administration and enforcement.
(J) The Planning and Community Development Department shall have responsibility for the administration of Chapter 155: Zoning Code.
(Ord. passed 11-4-98; Am. Ord. passed 8-5-03; Am. Ord. passed 2-7-09)