Chapter 25.94 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

This chapter describes the authority and responsibilities of the City Council, Planning Commission, Director of Community Development, and Community Development Department Planning Division staff in the administration of this Title 25. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

The Planning Commission, the Director of Community Development, and the Community Development Department Planning Division staff shall function as the Planning Agency and as the Advisory Agency, when so required or authorized, in compliance with California Government Code Section 65100. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

The City Council, referred to in this Title 25 as the Council, in matters related to the City's planning process shall perform the duties and functions prescribed in this title, which include the following:

A. Review Authority on Specified Legislative Planning Matters. Final legislative decisions on
development agreements and amendments, Zoning Code amendments, General Plan
amendments, specific plans and amendments, Zoning Map amendments, related California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental documents, and other applicable policy
or Zoning Code matters related to the City's planning processes.

B. Appeals. The review of appeals filed from Commission decisions.

C. Compliance. The functions listed above shall be performed in compliance with Table 6-1
(Review Authority) and CEQA.

D. Imposition of Conditions. In making decisions on applications, the Council may impose
conditions it deems reasonable and necessary to implement the General Plan, any
applicable specific plans, and the Municipal Code standards that apply to development, and
to further the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

The Planning Commission, referred to in this Title 25 as Commission, shall be established and have the powers and duties set forth in Chapter 3.40 (Planning Commission) of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

The City Clerk shall keep and maintain a record of all recommendations of the Commission and of all orders made by the Commission and Council. (Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)

A. Appointment. The Community Development Director, referred to in this Title 25 as the Director, shall be appointed by the City Manager.

B. Duties and Authority. The Director shall:

1. Have the responsibility to perform all of the functions designated by State law;

2. Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Title 25, including Table 6-1
(Review Authority), California Government Code Section 65901 et seq., and CEQA;

3. Have the authority to defer action on an application and refer the request to the
Commission for consideration and final action;

4. Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Council, Commission, or City
Manager; and

5. Delegate the responsibilities of the Director to Department staff under the supervision
of the Director.

C. Imposition of Conditions. In making decisions on applications, the Director may impose
conditions the Director deems reasonable and necessary to implement the General Plan,
any applicable specific plans, and the Municipal Code standards that apply to development,
and to further the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)