Chapter 2.17 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The community development department is established for the city and subject to the administrative direction of the city manager.

(Ord. 547 § 3(A), 2003)

The position of community development director is created and established and shall be filled by appointment of, and serve at the pleasure of, the city manager. The community development director shall be fully responsible for all the functions and duties of the community development department as established by state laws, ordinances, or resolutions.

(Ord. 547 § 3(A), 2003)

Title 16, also known as the "Development Code" shall be administered by the community development director, whose responsibilities include the following functions to be carried out either directly or by subordinate employees under supervision or direction of the community development director.

A.

Powers and Duties.

1.

Application Process. All applications for permits, licenses, and approvals pursuant to Title 16 shall be submitted to the community development director for processing. The community development director or his or her designee shall be responsible for:

a.

Determination of completeness of applications;

b.

Responsibility for completion of appropriate documentation under the California Environmental Quality Act for permits issued and actions taken pursuant to the development code;

c.

Collection of applicable fees;

d.

Establishment of permanent application files;

e.

Posting/publication of public notices;

f.

Preparation of reports;

g.

Processing of appeals; and

h.

Presentation of staff reports to the planning commission and city council.

2.

The community development director or his or her designee shall have the authority to review and approve the following:

a.

Temporary use permits;

b.

Viewshed review (if planning commission hearing is not necessary);

c.

Minor exceptions;

d.

Home occupation permits;

e.

Plot plan review;

f.

Business license clearance;

g.

Administrative sign permits;

h.

Minor architectural review;

i.

Large family day care permits.

j.

Minor use permits (MUP).

B.

Interpretation. The community development director or his or her designee shall have the responsibility to provide information regarding the provisions and requirements of Title 16 to the public.

C.

Coordination. The community development director or his or her designee shall refer and coordinate matters related to the administration of Title 16 with other agencies, city departments, and city boards and commissions, and shall provide information on the status of development proposals to interested parties.

(Ord. 547 § 3(A), 2003)

The engineering division administers the design, construction and inspection of all major publicly funded capital projects involving the upgrade of the city's infrastructure and facilities. The engineering division ensures all construction in the public right-of-way related to land development entitlements comply with adopted codes and engineering standards. The engineering division is also responsible for all subdivision processing, approval of final subdivision maps, accepting related offers of dedications and entering into agreements to complete subdivision agreements.

(Ord. No. 650, § 4, 2-26-2013)