The Department of Planning and Economic Development shall be headed by the Director of Planning and Economic Development who shall be responsible for the administration and implementation of plans and programs for the comprehensive and orderly development of the City. The Director shall be responsible for the development, maintenance, periodic update and administration of the City’s Guide Plan, Planning and Platting Code and Zoning Code. The Director shall provide guidance to the Mayor, Council, boards and commissions regarding the future public and private development within the City:
(a) The Director shall be a full-time employee appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council. The Director shall have a Bachelor or Masters Degree in City Planning, Urban Studies or related field, with at least five years experience in the City Planning and Zoning Administration and shall be a member in good standing of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
(Ord. 1994-100. Passed 2-16-95.)
(b) The Director shall work forty hours per week at times designated by the Mayor and shall work at City Hall unless the job requirements require his attendance at a place other than City Hall.
(Ord. 1998-136. Passed 5-7-98.)
(c) The Director shall coordinate and assist in interdepartmental review of subdivision and development plans with the Directors of other affected Departments. The Director shall review all plans submitted to the Department, conduct conferences with owners or developers and necessary department heads before presentation to the Planning Commission to ascertain if such plats and plans comply with all relevant City ordinances and that all necessary plans, plats and other documents required by City Code are presented to the Planning Commission. The Director shall attend all regular and special meetings of the Planning Commission and shall review and make recommendations concerning all matters submitted for consideration of such Commission. The Director shall attend such meetings of Council and such other committees, boards and commissions as deemed necessary and desirable by the Mayor or Council President.
(d) The Director shall have charge of all staff within the Department and charge of all programs and projects that will facilitate the orderly and comprehensive development of the City in order to preserve and improve the quality of life and economic well being of the City. The Director shall develop and implement policies, programs, plans and strategies for the retention, expansion and location of businesses, offices and industries in the City in a well planned manner consistent with the current Charter of the City and in conformity with the goals and objectives of the City Guide Plan.
(Ord. 1994-100. Passed 2-16-95.)