(A) Summary table of review and decision-making bodies.
(1) Table 16-1 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 subsections of this chapter or elsewhere within the Waseca 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 16-1: Summary of the Roles of the Decision-Making and Review Bodies
H: Hearing (public hearing required)
D: Decision (responsible for the final decision)
R: Recommendation (responsible for review and a recommendation)
A: Appeal
Procedure | Development Review Committee | Community Development Department | Engineering Department | Planning Commission | Joint Airport Zoning Board | City Council |
Procedure | Development Review Committee | Community Development Department | Engineering Department | Planning Commission | Joint Airport Zoning Board | City Council |
Comp plan amendment | R | R | R | H - R | H - D | |
Map or text amendment | R | R | H - R | H - D | H - D | |
Site plan | ||||||
Review * | R | D | D | H - D | A | |
Variance | R | R | R | H - R | H - D | D |
Conditional use permit | R | R | R | H - R | R | D |
Planned unit development | R | R | R | H - R | H - D | |
Interim use permit | R | R | R | H - R | D | |
Temporary or seasonal use | -- | D | D | A | ||
Administrative adjustments | R | D | D | A | ||
Building permit | -- | D | R | A | ||
Certificate of occupancy | -- | D | R | A | ||
Home occupation | D | R | A | |||
Grading permit | -- | R | D | A | ||
Driveway permit | -- | D | D | A | ||
* If no variance, conditional or interim use permit, land subdivision or rezoning is involved. See Chapter 152 for sign regulations and Chapter 154 for land subdivision regulations. | ||||||
(B) City Council. In addition to any other authority granted to the City Council by the City Charter 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; and
(3) To hear, review and make decision on appeals of administrative decisions from the strict application of this Code.
(C) Planning Commission.
(1) Establishment, membership, rules and procedures. The establishment, membership, rules and procedures for the Planning Commission are established in Chapter 37 of the City Code.
(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 Official Zoning Map (rezoning of property), the text of this chapter, or other sections of the Waseca 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. Variance;
2. Conditional use permit;
3. Planned unit development; and
4. Interim use permit.
(c) Other. To exercise such other powers, and perform such other duties, as are reasonable or necessary as provided by law.
(D) Waseca City - Waseca County Joint Airport Zoning Board. Refer also to § 37.10 of the Waseca City Code.
(1) The Joint Airport Zoning Board shall have as members two representatives appointed by the Council and two representatives from the county and, in addition, a chairperson elected by a majority of the members so appointed.
(2) The Joint Airport Zoning Board shall have the power to administer and enforce airport zoning regulations applicable to the airport hazard areas in, on or about any airport owned and controlled by the city and the airport hazard area pertaining to the airport located outside the territorial limits of the City pursuant to Minnesota Statutes as amended from time to time.
(E) Community Development Department.
(1) General authorization. The Community Development Department, under the leadership of the Community Development Director, 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 the City Code, the Community Development Department shall have the following jurisdiction, powers, and duties under this chapter:
(a) Issue occupancy, building and other permits, and make and maintain records thereof;
(b) Conduct inspections of property to determine compliance with the terms of this chapter;
(c) Maintain permanent and current records of this chapter, including, but not limited to all maps and amendments, conditional uses, variances, appeals and applications therefore; and
(d) Receive, file and forward all applications for amendments, site plans, variances, conditional uses, rezonings or other matters to the designated official bodies.
(`86 Code, § 9.23)
(F) Development Review Committee.
(1) Membership. The Development Review Committee (DRC) shall consist of the Community Development Director, the City Engineer, the Director of Municipal Utilities and, as necessary, the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief.
(2) Powers and duties. The Development Review Committee shall review applications as requested by the Community Development Director and provide recommendations and advice to the Director on the review of those applications. The Committee may meet with applicants during those reviews.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16)