Hollister Municipal Code § 17.24.030 Development Services Director

This article describes the authority and responsibilities of city staff and official bodies in the administration of this title (Zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code, in addition to the Council. As provided by Government Code § 65100, the functions of a Planning Agency shall be performed by the Hollister City Council, Planning Commission, Development Services Director and Development Services Department.

(Ord. 1038, § 2, 2008)

A. Appointment. The Development Services Director shall be appointed by the City Manager.

B. Duties and Authority. The Director shall:

1. Head and manage the day-to-day and long-range functions of the Development Services Department;

2. Have the responsibility to perform all of the functions designated by Government Code § 65103;

3. Have the responsibility and authority to conduct public hearings and approve or disapprove applications for Administrative Permits, Administrative Permit Reviews and Minor Temporary Use Permits;

4. Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to, the review of development projects, in compliance with this Zoning Ordinance and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and

5. Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the City Manager and/or City Council.

Except where otherwise provided by this Zoning Ordinance, the responsibilities of the Director may also be carried out by Department employees under the supervision of the Director.

(Ord. 1038, § 2, 2008)

A. Appointment. The Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Council and are residents of the city, and shall serve in compliance with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and the Municipal Code.

B. Meetings. The Commission shall hold one regularly scheduled meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month, and other meetings as deemed necessary by the Commission. Meeting dates may be altered to accommodate holidays and/or special community events.

C. Duties and Authority. The Commission shall have the responsibility and authority to:

1. Approve or disapprove Conditional Use Permits, variances, and specified Planned Development Permits pursuant to this article, Tentative Maps and Parcel Maps, and appeals of administrative decisions; and

2. Recommend to the Council for final determinations on specific plans, General Plan amendments, Zoning Map amendments, amendments to this Zoning Ordinance, pre-zoning upon annexation, development agreements, performance agreements, pre-annexation agreements, environmental documents, and other applicable policy or ordinance matters related to the City's Planning Authority for land use and development permit decisions in Article II of this chapter.

(Ord. 1038, § 2, 2008)