Chapter 18.30
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Sections:

18.30.010    Responsibilities.

18.30.010 Responsibilities.

The community development department shall have the following responsibilities:

A. To review all development permits including street and drainage construction plans to ensure conformance with the appropriate provisions of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) and those additional standards adopted by the code.

B. To inspect the construction of all development improvements to ensure conformance with the appropriate provisions of the SVMC and those additional standards adopted by the code.

C. To regularly update the Comprehensive Plan.

D. To regularly update the street standards with the concurrence of the public works department.

E. To regularly recommend updates to the Spokane Regional Stormwater Manual with the concurrence of the public works department.

F. To make recommendations concerning proposed changes and amendments to zoning regulations.

G. To issue all right-of-way permits pursuant to SVMC 22.130.100.

H. To ensure compliance with Chapter 21.30 SVMC, Floodplain Regulations.

I. To coordinate the review of development projects for transportation currency as defined by Chapter 22.20 SVMC.

J. To administer the provisions of the building codes adopted by the city council.

K. To make recommendations concerning amendments to the adopted building codes.

L. To enforce the provisions of SVMC Title 24.

M. To enforce the provisions of the nuisance ordinances in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 7.05 SVMC.

N. To advise the planning commission and city council where appropriate concerning matters relating to any of the above. (Ord. 09-033 § 2, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).