§ 22.220

This Chapter identifies the powers and duties of the officials responsible for administering Title 21 (Subdivisions) and this Title 22.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

The Board, established pursuant to Title 2 (Administration) of the County Code and Section 25000 et seq. of the California Government Code, has the following zoning and administrative powers and duties:

A.

Initiates amendments to the General Plan, Title 22, or Zoning Map.

B.

Adopts amendments to the General Plan, Title 22, or Zoning Map.

C.

Considers and certifies CEQA documents and hears appeals on CEQA determinations by the Commission, Hearing Officer, or Director.

D.

Affirms, modifies, or reverses decisions made by the Commission; as provided for in Chapter 22.240 (Appeals).

E.

Establishes fees to file applications and for services provided by the Department.

F.

Appoints commissioners as provided for in Chapter 2.108 (Regional Planning Commission) in Title 2 of the County Code.

G.

Appoints the Director as provided for in Chapter 2.106 (Department of Regional Planning) in Title 2 of the County Code.

H.

Appoints Hearing Officers and Hearing Examiners based on the recommendation of the Director.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.220.030 - Regional Planning Commission.

The Regional Planning Commission (Commission) is established pursuant to Title 2 (Administration) of the County Code and Sections 65101 and 65902 of the California Government Code. The Commission has the following powers and duties:

A.

Initiates amendments to the General Plan, Title 22, or Zoning Map.

B.

Recommends approval or denial of amendments to the General Plan, Title 22, or Zoning Map and other legislative actions to the Board.

C.

Conducts public hearings and, based on findings, approves, conditionally approves, or denies discretionary applications.

D.

Considers, adopts, or certifies CEQA documents for applications.

E.

Affirms, modifies, or reverses decisions made by the Hearing Officer through appeals or calls for review pursuant to Chapter 22.240 (Appeals) and Section 65903 of the California Government Code.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

The Hearing Officer is appointed by the Director and confirmed by the Board. The Hearing Officer has the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications and CEQA documents, subject to this Title 22. The Hearing Officer has the following powers and duties:

A.

Conducts public hearings and, based on findings, approves, conditionally approves, or denies discretionary applications or refer the decision to the Commission.

B.

Considers, adopts, or certifies CEQA documents.

C.

Considers and sustains, modifies, or rescinds appeals from Final Zoning Enforcement Orders pursuant to Chapter 22.242 (Enforcement Procedures).

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.220.050 - Director of Regional Planning.

The Director of Regional Planning (Director) is appointed by the Board pursuant to Chapter 2.106 (Department of Regional Planning) in Title 2 of the County Code. The Director may delegate powers and duties to Department staff, who are supervised by and report to the Director. The Director has the following powers and duties:

A.

Performs initial reviews of ministerial and discretionary applications and notifies the applicant if additional information is necessary to complete review of the application.

B.

Approves or denies ministerial applications.

C.

Reviews applications subject to CEQA and the County's environmental review requirements and prepares CEQA documentation for the Review Authority as defined in Section 22.222.030.

D.

Interprets Title 22 pursuant to Chapter 22.234 (Interpretations).

E.

Recommends appointment of candidates for Hearing Officer and Hearing Examiner for decision by the Board.

F.

Issues Final Zoning Enforcement Orders pursuant to Chapter 22.242 (Enforcement Procedures).

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.220.060 - Hearing Examiner.

The Hearing Examiner is appointed by the Director and confirmed by the Board. The Hearing Examiner has the following powers and duties, pursuant to Section 22.222.190 (Hearing Examiner Public Hearing):

A.

Conducts public hearings and receives public testimony, when determined by the Director.

B.

Provides a report of the public hearing and makes recommendations to the Commission.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

Chapter 22.222 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES