Calaveras County Municipal Code Ch. 2.40 Planning Department

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State Law reference— For statutory provisions on planning departments, see Gov. Code §§ 65200 and 5201.

Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65200, there is created a planning department of the county.

(Ord. 1216 § 3.00, 1979).

The planning department shall:

A. Be responsible for the administration of the planning agency, for preparation of recommendations and decisions of the planning agency, and for maintaining records of the planning agency;

B. Perform the duties required for the proper preparation and administration of the general plan as provided by state and local law;

C. Perform the duties required for the proper preparation and administration of specific plans and regulations as provided by state and local law;

D. Provide administrative support and professional advice to the planning commission and board of supervisors;

E. Perform special studies and surveys as directed by the board of supervisors.

(Ord. 1216 § 3.02, 1979).

The county executive officer shall appoint a planning director, who shall be a person qualified by training, experience, and demonstrated ability to manage the affairs of the planning department. The planning director shall be the administrative officer of the planning department.

(Ord. 1216 § 3.04, 1979).

(Ord. No. 3197, § 1, 2-27-2024)

The board may employ or contract with planning consultants and other specialists for such services as it requires to assist it in making land-use planning decisions.

(Ord. 1216 § 3.06, 1979).