Article 6
Zoning Ordinance Administration
Chapter 17.70 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
17.70.050 Planning Division Administrative
17.70.060 Zoning Administrator
17.70.070 Board of Architectural Review
Chapter 17.72 NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS
17.72.030 Restrictions on Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parking
17.72.040 Loss of Nonconforming Status
17.72.050 Nonconforming Parcels
17.72.060 Nonconforming Due to Lack of a Use Permit
17.74.020 Initiation of Amendment
17.74.030 Application Filing and Processing
17.74.040 Commission Action on Amendment
17.74.050 Council Action on Amendment
17.76.020 Appeal Subjects and Jurisdiction
17.76.030 Filing and Processing of Appeals
17.78.030 Scheduling of Hearing
17.78.050 Recommendation by Commission
Chapter 17.80 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
17.80.020 Violation of Zoning Ordinance
17.80.030 Decisions in Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
17.80.040 Enforcement Responsibility
Chapter 17.70
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Sections:
17.70.050 Planning Division Administrative Director
17.70.060 Zoning Administrator
17.70.070 Board of Architectural Review
17.70.010 Purpose
This chapter describes the authority and responsibilities of the Seaside City Council, Planning Commission, Resource Management Services Director, Zoning Administrator, Board of Architectural Review, Resource Management Services Department, and City staff in the administration of this Zoning Ordinance.
17.70.020 Planning Agency
The Seaside City Council, Planning Commission, Resource Management Services Director, Zoning Administrator, and Community Planning Department (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the Department) shall constitute the City’s Planning Agency, in compliance with the Government Code.
17.70.030 City Council
A. Duties and functions. The City Council (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the “Council”) shall perform the duties and functions assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Council.
B. Compliance with other requirements. The duties and functions assigned to the Council shall be performed as specified in Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
17.70.040 Planning Commission
A. Appointment. The Planning Commission (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the “Commission”) shall consist of seven members appointed by the Council.
B. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. The Commission shall annually select from its membership a Chair and Vice Chair. In considering candidates, the Commission shall consider the ability to devote maximum time and effort to the work of the Commission, and experience in conducting public meetings.
C. Meetings. The Commission shall meet at least once each month to conduct necessary business.
D. Secretary. The Director shall serve as the secretary to the Commission.
E. Duties and functions. The Commission shall perform the duties and functions assigned to the Commission by this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.
F. Compliance with other requirements. The duties and functions assigned to the Commission shall be performed as specified in Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
17.70.050 Planning Division Administrative Director
A. Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint the administrative director of the Planning Division Director (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the Director).
B. Duties and functions. The Director shall perform the duties and functions assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Director by Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and as required by other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.
17.70.060 Zoning Administrator
A. Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint a Zoning Administrator in compliance with state law.
B. Duties and functions. The Zoning Administrator shall perform the duties assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Administrator by Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and as required by other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.
C. Supervision. When the City Manager appoints a Zoning Administrator, that person shall perform those duties assigned by the Director in addition to those listed in Subsection B of this section, as appropriate to that person’s job description.
17.70.070 Board of Architectural Review
A. Appointment. The Board of Architectural Review shall consist of five members appointed by the Council.
B. Composition of Board of Architectural Review. The Board of Architectural Review shall consist of:
1. A licensed architect;
2. A licensed building contractor;
3. A licensed landscaped architect; and
4. Two members-at-large.
C. Selection of Chair. The Board of Architectural Review shall annually select a Chair from its membership. In making its selections, the members of the Board of Architectural Review shall consider the following guidelines:
1. Ability to devote maximum time and effort to the work of the Board of Architectural Review; and
2. Experience in conducting public meetings.
D. Meetings. The Board of Architectural Review shall meet at least once each month as necessary to fulfill its duties and functions.
E. Duties and functions. The Board of Architectural Review shall conduct the architectural review process in compliance with Section 17.62.030 (Architectural Review).