§ 153.026 SUMMARY OF DECISION-MAKING AND REVIEW BODIES.

   (A)   Summary table of decision-making and review bodies.

      (1)   Table 2-1 summarizes the general review and decision-making responsibilities of the city entities that have roles in the procedures set forth in this chapter. Other duties and responsibilities of the entities are set forth in subsequent sections of this chapter or elsewhere within the Monticello City Code. The city may require any and all review bodies to examine specific applications as deemed appropriate by the Community Development Department or City Council.

      (2)   The city may request other boards, commissions, government agencies, and non-government agencies to review some applications as deemed appropriate prior to any final ruling on such applications.

TABLE 2-1: SUMMARY OF THE ROLES OF DECISION-MAKING BODIES H=Hearing (public hearing required) A=Appeal D=Decision (responsible for final decision) R=Recommendation (responsible for review and a recommendation) * = Will take action only if requested for a specific application or circumstance
Procedure	Section	Community Development Department	IEDC & EDA [1]	Park & Recreation Commission	Planning Commission	City Council	Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Comp. Plan Amendment	§ 153.028(A)	R		*	H-R	D
Zoning Map/Text Amendment	§ 153.028(B)	R		*	H-R	D
Variance	§ 153.028(C)	R				A	H-D
Conditional Use Permit	§ 153.028(D)	R	*		H-R	D
Interim Use Permit	§ 153.028(E)	R	*		H-R	D
Site Plan Review	§ 153.028(F)	D			*CCD Only	*	A
Joint Concept Review					*CCD & PCD Only	*CCD & PCD Only
Administrative Appeal	§ 153.028(H)	R				A	D
Building Permits	§ 153.028(I)	D					A
Certificates of Occupancy	§ 153.028(J)	D					A
Sign Permit	§ 153.028(K)	D					A
Temporary Use Permit	§ 153.028(L)	D					A
Home Occupation Permit	§ 153.028(M)	D/R			H-CUP	D- CUP	A
Grading Permit	§ 153.028(N)	D					A
Driveway Permit	§ 153.028(O)	D					A
Planned Unit Development	§ 153.028(O)	R			H-R	D
Subdivisions	City Code	R		R	H-R	D	A
[1] Industrial & Economic Development Committee (IEDC) and the Economic Development Authority (EDA)

 

   (B)   City Council. In addition to any other authority granted to the City Council by the City Code (Chapter 30) or state law, the City Council shall have the following powers and duties related to this chapter:

      (1)   To enact amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the text of this chapter, and Zoning Map.

      (2)   To hear, review, and make decisions on all Land Use Applications submitted to the city.

   (C)   Planning Commission.

      (1)   Establishment, membership, rules and procedures. The establishment, membership, rules and procedures for the Planning Commission are established in §§ 32.001 through 32.012.

      (2)   Powers and duties. In addition to any other authority granted to the Planning Commission by the City Code, the Planning Commission shall have the following additional powers and duties related to this chapter:

         (a)   Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Zoning Map Amendments, and Zoning Text Amendments.

            1.   To initiate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the text of this chapter, the Official Zoning Map (rezoning of property), or other sections of the Monticello City Code; and

            2.   To hear, review, and make recommendations to the City Council on applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the text of this chapter or zoning map amendments.

         (b)   Land use applications. To hear, review, and make recommendations on the following Land Use Applications before the city:

            1.   Comprehensive Plan amendment;

            2.   Zoning Map amendment;

            3.   Zoning chapter text amendment;

            4.   Conditional use permit;

            5.   Interim use permit; and

            6.   Planned unit development.

         (c)   Other. To exercise such other powers, and perform such other duties, as are reasonable or necessary as provided by law.

   (D)   Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission.

      (1)   Establishment, membership, rules and procedures. The establishment, membership, rules and procedures for the Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission are established in §§ 32.045 through 32.054.

      (2)   Powers and duties. In addition to any other authority granted to the Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission by the City Code, the Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission shall have the responsibility to review and make recommendations on park needs generated by new development.

   (E)   Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

      (1)   Establishment. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals is hereby established.

      (2)   Membership. The Planning Commission shall act as a Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

      (3)   Rules. The Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules for the conduct of business and may exercise all of the powers conferred on such boards by state law.

      (4)   Procedures. Proceedings of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals by the Planning Commission shall be undertaken as a component of scheduled Planning Commission meetings. It shall not be necessary for the Planning Commission to adjourn and reconvene as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to undertake such proceedings.

      (5)   Powers and duties. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall have the following powers and duties related to this chapter:

         (a)    To consider, hear, review and make decision on applications for variances; and

         (b)   To hear appeals of administrative discretionary decisions made by the Community Development Department or other administrative official in carrying out or enforcing any provision of this chapter.

   (F)   Industrial and Economic Development Committee.

      (1)   Establishment, membership, rules and procedures. The establishment, membership, rules and procedures for the Industrial and Economic Development Committee are established in §§ 32.075 through 32.085.

      (2)   Powers and duties. In addition to any other authority granted to the Industrial and Economic Development Committee by the City Code, the Industrial and Economic Development Committee shall have the responsibility to review and make recommendations on commercial and industrial land use applications when requested by the Community Development Department.

   (G)   Economic Development Authority (EDA).

      (1)   Establishment, membership, rules and procedures. The establishment, membership, rules and procedures for the Economic Development Authority are established in § 32.100.

      (2)   Powers and duties. In addition to any other authority granted to the Economic Development Authority by the City Code, the Economic Development Authority shall have the responsibility to review and make recommendations on commercial and industrial land use applications when requested by the Community Development Department.

   (H)   Community Development Department.

      (1)   General authorization. The Community Development Department, under the supervision of the City Administrator, shall administer the provisions of this chapter as provided in this section.

      (2)   Powers and duties. In addition to the jurisdiction, authority, and duties that may be conferred upon the Community Development Department by other provisions of this chapter or the City Code, the Community Development Department shall have the following jurisdiction, powers, and duties under this chapter:

         (a)   Interpretations. Render interpretations of all provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, interpretations of the text of this chapter; interpretation of the zoning map, and interpretation of the comprehensive plan.

         (b)   Enforcement. Enforce the provisions of this chapter.

         (c)   Administer ordinance. Review, approve, conditionally approve or deny applications for building permits and other administratively reviewed permits or applications as may be required by this chapter.

         (d)   Application tracking and recommendations. Review, monitor, and provide recommendations on applications requiring approval by the City Council or other governmental bodies as directed by the City Administrator.

         (e)   Provide expertise and technical assistance. Provide expertise and technical assistance to the City Council and the city’s commissions, boards, and other bodies.

         (f)   Maintain the zoning map. Update the city’s official zoning map as it may be amended from time to time.

         (g)   Recommendations on procedures. Review and provide comments or make recommendations to the appropriate decision-making and review body on the various procedures, requirements or appeals established by this chapter.

(Ord. 799, passed 2-27-2023)