Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — ZONING›Article 7 — ZONING CODE ADMINISTRATION
La Puente Municipal Code Ch. 10.110 Administrative Responsibility
La Puente Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Puente
Cite as: La Puente Municipal Code Chapter 10.110 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sections:
10.110.010 Purpose.
10.110.020 Planning Agency.
10.110.030 City Council.
10.110.040 Planning Commission.
10.110.050 City Manager.
10.110.060 Director.
10.110.010 Purpose.¶
The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the authority and responsibilities of the Council, Commission, City Manager, Director, Department, and Department staff in the administration of this Zoning Code. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.110.020 Planning Agency.¶
As provided by State law, the Commission is designated as the Planning Agency and as the Advisory Agency, when required or authorized. The Director shall perform the functions of an Advisory Agency, as assigned, in compliance with State Law. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.110.030 City Council.¶
The Council shall have the following authority:
A. Review Authority on Specified Planning Matters. Final decisions on development agreements, General Plan amendments, specific plans and amendments, Zoning Code amendments, Zoning Map amendments, related environmental documents, and other applicable policy or Zoning Code regulatory matters related to land use planning.
B. Appeals.
The review of appeals of the Commission’s actions.
Initiate appeals of the Commission’s, Director’s, or Department Staff’s actions by the Council, acting as a full body.
C. Compliance. The above listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Table 6-1 (Threshold of Review) and the CEQA. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.110.040 Planning Commission.¶
The Commission shall have the following authority:
A. Review Authority on Specified Planning Matters. The review of development projects specified in Table 6-1 (Threshold of Review) and Table 6-2 (Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review), including referrals from the Director.
B. Appeals. The review of appeals of the Director’s decisions.
C. Recommendations to Council. Make recommendations to the Council on development agreements, General Plan amendments, specific plans and amendments, Zoning Code amendments, Zoning Map amendments, related environmental documents, and other applicable policy or regulatory matters related to land use planning.
D. Compliance. The above listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Table 6-1 (Threshold of Review), Table 6-2 (Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review), and the CEQA. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.110.050 City Manager.¶
The City Manager shall perform the duties specified in this Zoning Code. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.110.060 Director.¶
The Director shall have the following authority:
A. Perform all of the functions designated by State law;
B. Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Code, including the review of administrative development projects, in compliance with Table 6-1 (Threshold of Review), Table 6-2 (Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review), and the CEQA; and
C. Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Council, Commission, or City Manager. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
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