Article I — IN GENERAL

Sec. 20.10.010. - Director of Planning—Appointment; qualifications.

There shall be a Director of Planning, an unclassified position. The Director of Planning shall be appointed by the Town Manager in accordance with the provisions of section 2.30.295, and the Planning Director shall be a person qualified by training, experience and demonstrated ability in the field of city planning. Before making any such appointment, the Town Manager shall consult with the Planning Commission, and shall consider any recommendation made by the Planning Commission.

(Code 1968, § 2-25)

Cross reference— Town officers and employees generally, § 2.30.010 et seq.; duties of Planning Director for administration and enforcement of zoning regulations, § 29.20.700.

Sec. 20.10.015. - Same—Powers and duties.

The Director of Planning:

(1)

Is in charge of administering the planning affairs of the Town;

(2)

Directs and controls the Planning Department, subject to the general administrative discretion of the Town Manager;

(3)

Serves as secretary, chief administrator and technical advisor to the Planning Commission;

(4)

Assists in preparing plans and ordinances;

(5)

Collects and analyzes planning data and reports and makes recommendations for the regular review of the general plan, specific plans and revisions to such plans;

(6)

Reviews and makes suggestions concerning the physical development of the Town, such as zoning, subdivision, building, traffic, land use and population growth;

(7)

Keeps all maps, ordinances, rules and regulations current;

(8)

Personally, or by representative, attends all meetings of the Town Council and Planning Commission;

(9)

Serves as directed to represent the Commission and Town at other meetings and other functions;

(10)

Promotes public understanding of the general plan and specific plans, and of the purpose and objectives of planning, zoning and related programs;

(11)

Is responsible for enforcement of zoning ordinances and regulations;

(12)

Performs such other planning duties as are assigned by the Town Manager and Town Planning Commission or as are prescribed by ordinance or State law.

(Code 1968, § 2-26)

Sec. 20.10.020. - References to Planning Director in the Code.

All references in this Code to "Planning Director" are intended to refer to the Director of Community Development.

(Ord. No. 2149, § I, 5-1-06)

ARTICLE II. - PLANNING COMMISSION[[2]]

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Cross reference— Town boards and commissions generally, § 2.40.010 et seq.; duties of Planning Commission in administration and enforcement of zoning regulations, § 29.20.750.

Sec. 20.20.010. - Established.

A Planning Commission is established for the Town.

(Code 1968, § 2-23)

Sec. 20.20.015. - Composition, appointment, terms.

The Planning Commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members, whose terms of office shall be four (4) years and until their successors are appointed. The members shall be appointed by the Town Council. The terms of office of the respective members shall be staggered and overlapped in such a manner that the terms of not less than one (1) nor more than two (2) members expire each year. The term of each member shall commence on the first day of January, and shall expire on the thirty-first day of December of the fourth successive year.

(Code 1968, § 2-23; Ord. No. 1910, § I, 8-17-92; Ord. No. 1928, § I, 1-19-93; Ord. No. 2134, § II, 9-7-04) Sec. 20.20.020. - General duties.

The Planning Commission shall be the Town's planning agency within the meaning of Government Code section 65100. The Planning Commission shall perform such duties and exercise such powers and authorities with regard to planning, subdivisions, zoning, zoning administration and other land use regulatory controls as are prescribed by ordinance and state law.

(Code 1968, § 2-23)

Sec. 20.20.025. - Chair.

The Planning Commission shall appoint and prescribe the term of office for its chair.

(Code 1968, § 2-23)

Sec. 20.20.030. - Quorum.

A majority of the members of the Planning Commission shall constitute a quorum. Except as otherwise prescribed by ordinance or State law, a vote by a majority of a quorum shall be sufficient to transact business.

(Code 1968, § 2-23)

Sec. 20.20.035. - Attendance of members.

Meeting attendance requirements for Planning Commission members shall be as prescribed by current Town resolution.

(Code 1968, § 2-23; Ord. No. 1775, § 1, 12-5-88)