Chapter 2.13
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.13.010    Creation of department.

2.13.020    Community and economic development director – Appointment and confirmation.

2.13.030    Community and economic development director – Duties.

2.13.040    Community and economic development director – Qualifications.

2.13.010 Creation of department.

There is hereby created a city department known as the community and economic development department. The department shall administer and enforce International Codes for plan review, construction and inspection, and land use, environmental and nuisance codes; create long-range plans and policy work for the comprehensive plan, neighborhood plans, Federal Way Revised Code revisions, and housing and annexation; accept passport applications; and provide leadership and coordination for the city’s economic development activities recommending policy, infrastructure, marketing, recruitment and negotiation for new development. The department will staff the planning commission, diversity commission, and land use/transportation council committee.

(Ord. No. 11-682, § 6, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 10-666, § 10, 8-3-10.)

2.13.020 Community and economic development director – Appointment and confirmation.

The community and economic development director shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council.

(Ord. No. 11-682, § 7, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 10-666, § 10, 8-3-10.)

2.13.030 Community and economic development director – Duties.

The community and economic development director shall be responsible for directing the development and execution of the city’s comprehensive plan for development including growth projections, land use, housing, environmental sensitivity, urban design, annexation, and zoning code modifications; reviewing and enforcing city development including land use applications, code enforcement, plan review, and building inspection functions; supervising planning, program and other staff; managing the city’s efforts related to economic development, consisting of attracting new businesses, retaining and growing existing businesses, promoting and assisting the city in redevelopment efforts, and promoting tourism. Staff the lodging tax advisory committee and assist other outside economic development committees.

(Ord. No. 11-682, § 8, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 10-666, § 10, 8-3-10.)

2.13.040 Community and economic development director – Qualifications.

The community and economic development director shall have any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, building technology, business/public administration, or related field along with increasingly responsible relevant management experience, including significant experience managing complex projects and experience in a supervisory capacity and management experience related to long-range planning, land use planning or economic development.

(Ord. No. 11-682, § 9, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 10-666, § 10, 8-3-10.)