Chapter 2.17
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.17.010    Established – Scope.

2.17.020    Effect on existing employees.

2.17.030    Abolition of position of Director of Building and Housing and designation of position of Building Official.

2.17.040    Director – Limitation on authority and duties.

2.17.050    Director – Duties and responsibilities.

2.17.010 Established – Scope.

There is established a Planning and Building Department which shall combine the services and facilities of the existing Planning Department and Department of Building and Housing. The Planning and Building Department shall prepare and maintain the City’s general plan, guide its implementation and ensure buildings and facilities are constructed and maintained in accordance with adopted fire and life safety codes under the direction of a Director of Planning and Building, and as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 2744 § 1, 1998).

2.17.020 Effect on existing employees.

No employee who is presently employed and classified in the presently existing Planning Department and Department of Building and housing shall be penalized in any way by reason of the adoption of this chapter. (Ord. 2744 § 1, 1998).

2.17.030 Abolition of position of Director of Building and Housing and designation of position of Building Official.

The position of Director of Building and Housing is abolished. The duties and responsibilities attending the position of Director of Building and Housing shall be attached to the position created for Director of Planning and Building.

Wherever the title “Building Official” is found elsewhere in this code, it shall identify the duties and responsibilities of the position designated as the Assistant Director of Planning and Building/Building Official. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative to the other provisions of this chapter and irrespective of such other provisions. (Ord. 2744 § 1, 1998).

2.17.040 Director – Limitation on authority and duties.

It is not intended by this chapter to grant any authority to, or impose any duty upon, the Director of Planning and Building which is invested in or imposed by general law or valid City ordinance in any other City commission, board, department, division, service, officer, or employee. (Ord. 2744 § 1, 1998).

2.17.050 Director – Duties and responsibilities.

The Planning and Building Department shall be under the supervision of a Director of Planning and Building, who shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Act as technical advisor to the Planning Commission as created by Section 605 of the Charter, and assist said Commission in carrying out duties as provided in Section 606 of said Charter;

B. Promulgate and administer policies and regulations governing land development and recreational projects as recommended by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council;

C. Establish administrative rules and regulations governing the administration of the Planning and Building Department;

D. Recommend to the Planning Commission and to the City Council rules, regulations, and amendments relating to planning and zoning matters;

E. Plan, organize, direct, and maintain an effective growth management program that coordinates growth management and planning policies with regional planning agencies as well as local service providers;

F. Train and supervise planning and building personnel;

G. Prepare and submit a department budget when required;

H. Maintain such records and render such reports as may be required by the chief administrative officer;

I. Have responsibility to protect the natural environment through the city’s environmental review policies and procedures and a comprehensive open space and park planning strategy;

J. Any other duties and responsibilities as designated by the City Manager. (Ord. 2744 § 1, 1998).