Chapter 2.18
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Sections:

2.18.100    Department of Community Development.

2.18.200    Office Established.

2.18.300    Powers and Duties.

2.18.100 Department of Community Development.

There is hereby created and established a Department of Community Development which shall consist of such personnel as may be authorized by the City Council and/or assigned by the City Manager. (Ord. 88-15, 4/28/88; Ord. 91-36, 8/27/91; Ord. 06-7 § 1, 10/10/06)

2.18.200 Office Established.

There is hereby established the position of Director of Community Development which shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. The position of Director of Community Development may be combined with any other office or position not inconsistent therewith. (Ord. 88-15, 4/28/88; Ord. 06-7 § 1, 10/10/06)

2.18.300 Powers and Duties.

The Director of Community Development shall be the head of the Department of Community Development and shall be responsible for the performance of the following duties:

A.    Shall have direct charge of and responsibility for all City personnel and equipment assigned to the Department.

B.    Establish and maintain an organizational structure capable of performing the services assigned to the department by the City Manager and/or the City Council.

C.    Compile an annual budget estimate for the Department of Community Development for the City Manager.

D.    Advise and assist the City Council, the Planning Commission and the City Manager on all matters relating to planning, zoning and subdivisions.

E.    Coordinate the preparation, adoption and administration of the General Plan and the zoning ordinance.

F.    Be responsible for the administration and enforcement of all zoning ordinances and the subdivision ordinance and shall investigate and make recommendations to the City Council and the Planning Commission on all applications for changes of zoning, variances, lot division maps and subdivisions.

G.    Be responsible for the investigation and enforcement of specific City ordinances and regulations that may from time to time be assigned to the Director of Community Development and/or the Department of Community Development by the City Manager.

H.    Coordinate with the Chambers of Commerce and local organizations in promoting and developing business and industrial opportunities.

I.    Perform such other duties as the City Manager may from time to time assign. (Ord. 88-15, 4/28/88; Ord. 06-7 § 1, 10/10/06)