§ 17.70

This chapter describes the authority and responsibilities of city staff and official bodies in the administration of this development code, in addition to the council.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

The functions of a planning agency shall be performed by the Calabasas city council, planning commission and community development department, in compliance with Government Code Section 65100.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

A.

Appointment. The director shall be appointed by the city manager.

B.

Duties and Authority. The director shall:

1.

Head and manage the department;

2.

Have the responsibility to perform all the functions designated by Government Code Section 65103;

3.

Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this development code, including, the review of development projects, and making similar use determinations and code interpretations, in compliance with this development code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

4.

Make determinations regarding consistency with all indicated standards and guidelines in this development code.

5.

Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the city manager or council.

Except where otherwise provided by this development code, the responsibilities of the director may also be carried out by department employees under the supervision of the director.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

17.70.040 - Development review committee (DRC).

A.

Membership. The DRC shall consist of the following members:

1.

The director or designee, who shall serve as the chair and secretary; and

2.

Other city department directors or their designees (public works, fire, police, etc.) as needed.

B.

Duties and Authority. The duties and responsibilities of the DRC shall be to review discretionary development/improvement proposals, provide applicants with appropriate design comments, and make recommendations to the director, or the Commission, as provided by this development code.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

The Calabasas architectural review panel (ARP) is established, and assigned duties and authorities by Chapter 2.40 (architectural review panel) of the Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

The Calabasas planning commission is established, and assigned duties and authorities by Chapter 2.28 of the Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

Chapter 17.72 - NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, USES AND LOTS