Mariposa County Municipal Code § 2.50 Administration And Personnel

In accordance with Government Code sections 65100 through 65105, the planning agency of Mariposa county is comprised of the following:

1. The board of supervisors,

2. Planning commission, and the

3. Planning department.

In accordance with the provisions of Government Code section 65103, the planning agency shall perform the following functions:

1. Prepare, periodically review, and revise, as necessary, the general plan;

2. Implement the general plan through actions including, but not limited to, the administration of area plans, specific plans and zoning and subdivision ordinances;

3. Annually review the capital improvement program of the county and the local public works projects of other local agencies for their consistency with the general plan;

4. Endeavor to promote public interest in, comment on, and understanding of the general plan and regulations relating to it;

5. Consult and advise with public officials and agencies, public utility companies, civic, educational, professional, and other organizations, and citizens generally, concerning implementation of the general plan;

6. Promote the coordination of local plans and programs with the plans and programs of other public agencies; and

7. Perform other functions as the legislative body provides, including conducting studies and preparing plans other than those required or authorized by this title.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 1106 Sec. 1 on 6/24/2014

The board of supervisors, as the legislative body of Mariposa county shall:

1. Exercise the appointing power provided under state law and this code including appointment of the director of planning, the voting members of the planning commission, and such other boards, commissions, committees or advisory groups as may be established in accordance with this code or state law;

2. Adopt a general plan, area plans, and specific plans, regulations and ordinances as required by law and/or are deemed necessary for purposes of conducting a planning program in Mariposa county;

3. Exercise the functions of the “Official Agency” specified in Government Code section 65401; and

4. Be the final appellant body on all matters as specified in this code with respect to planning matters.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 1106 Sec. 1 on 6/24/2014 2.50.040 The Planning Commission

The planning commission shall:

1. Exercise the powers and duties prescribed by statute and this code except those powers and duties specifically reserved or delegated to other divisions of the planning agency;

2. Initiate the preparation of general plans, area plans, specific plans, regulations, programs and legislation necessary to implement the planning programs of the county;

3. Be generally responsible for advising the legislative body of matters relating to planning, which, in the opinion of the commission, should be studied;

4. Be the advisory agency as designated in Title 16 of this code for the purpose of acting on subdivision proposals;

5. Hear and decide all requests for conditional use permits;

6. Hear and decide all requests for variance permits;

7. Review and act upon all other matters as may be required by this code; and

8. Review the capital improvement program of the county and make recommendations to the board of supervisors with respect to its consistency with the general plan, area plans and specific plans.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 910 Sec. II on 1/7/1997 Amended by Ord. 1106 Sec. 1 on 6/24/2014

There is hereby created a county department known as the planning department.

The planning department shall:

1. Perform the duties required for the proper preparation and administration of the general plan, area plans and specific plans as provided by statute and county code;

2. Perform the duties required for the proper preparation and administration of the titles specified by this code, including Title 16, Title 17 and Title 18;

3. Perform the duties required for the proper preparation and administration of the Cortese-KnoxHertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Government Code sections 56000 through 57550;

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

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

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 796 Sec. III on 2/19/1991 Amended by Ord. 910 Sec. II on 1/7/1997 Amended by Ord. 1106 Sec. 1 on 6/24/2014 2.50.070 Director Of Planning

The planning director shall administer the planning and department. The Mariposa County board of supervisors shall appoint a planning director qualified by training, experience and demonstrated ability to manage the affairs of the planning department. The planning director shall serve at the pleasure of the board of supervisors.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 910 Sec. II on 1/7/1997 Amended by Ord. 1106 Sec. 1 on 6/24/2014

The planning director, as chief administrator of the planning department shall:

1. Be responsible for directing, supervising and overseeing the staff activities of the department;

2. Prepare and administer the budget of the department;

3. Advise the board and commission on matters relating to zoning and land use, subdivisions, mining, and other planning matters, and act as approval authority for projects as specified by this code;

4. Conduct investigations, prepare reports and recommendations on matters relating to planning in the county as required by Government Code Section 65400(a);

5. Act as official spokesman for the planning agency and prepare such notices, publications and other materials necessary to assure that the planning agency meets it statutory public information requirements as set forth in Government Code section 65103;

6. Prepare an annual report for the legislative body as set forth in Government Code section 65400(b);

7. Act as zoning enforcement officer of the county and take such actions as necessary to assure fair and equal enforcement of the county’s zoning code;

8. Collect and deposit with the Mariposa County treasurer’s office, all fees and charges for service by the planning department, as set forth by this code;

9. Oversee and administer the county environmental review procedures in accordance with the requirements of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and sections 21000 through 21176 Public Resources Code.

10. Oversee and administer LAFCo, the Local Agency Formation Commission, in accordance with the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Government Code sections 56000 through 57550.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 653 Sec. 1 on 3/25/1986 Amended by Ord. 796 Sec. IV on 2/19/1991 Amended by Ord. 910 Sec. II on 1/7/1997 Amended by Ord. 920 Sec. II on 5/6/1997 Adopted by Ord. 1106 Sec. 1 on 6/24/2014 2.50.100 Planning Advisory Committees Established

1. The board of supervisors may establish planning advisory committees to recommend actions representing the local community views about planning matters to the planning commission and board of supervisors. The board may also refer other matters of community interests to the planning advisory committee as necessary;

2. Planning advisory committees shall be initiated by resolution of the board. The resolution shall, at a minimum, include:

   1. A purpose for the committee, and

   2. A general mission for the committee’s work, and

   3. The number of members to be appointed to the committee, and

   4. The geographic boundaries of the area in which the committee’s recommendation is to be sought; and

   5. The resolution shall cross-reference the requirement for all planning advisory committees to utilize the standard bylaws approved by the board of supervisors pursuant to this section and submit any proposed modifications meeting committee needs to the board for approval;

3. Citizen advisory committee members shall be appointed by a majority of the board and may be removed by a majority vote of the board. The committee shall be comprised of members who shall be from one of the following groups:

   1. Property owners within the planning advisory committee geographic boundaries, or

   2. Owners of businesses located within the planning advisory committee geographic boundaries, or

   3. Employees of businesses located within the planning advisory committee geographic boundaries, or

   4. Electors registered to vote within the planning advisory committee geographic boundaries, or

   5. Residents of the area within the planning advisory committee geographic boundaries.

   6. The board may appoint non-voting ex-officio members who may provide expertise and guidance associated with special disciplines or organizations affected by the recommendations of the committee.

4. County staff shall provide support resources to the committees, and the planning director shall be empowered to call upon appropriate departments to provide information required to assist the committee in carrying out its board-designated responsibilities;

5. Committee members shall be appointed to staggered two-year terms and may be reappointed by the board without term limitations. All terms shall expire upon the last day of February of the appropriate year.

   1. For committees formed after the effective date of this ordinance when the committee appointments are made, half of the committee members plus one shall be appointed to a first term of two years, the remaining committee members shall be appointed to a one year term. The selection of committee members to one year or two year terms shall be by lot drawn by the chair of the board of supervisors.

6. Appointment of officers:

   1. At its first meeting, and at its first meeting of each subsequent year, the committee shall elect a chair and vice-chair to serve a term of one year until the successor of each is appointed and qualified.

   2. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the committee and shall perform all the duties necessary or incidental to his office, including approval of the agenda topics for the meeting.

   3. The vice-chair is chair in the absence or inability of the chair to act.

      1. At its first meeting, and its first meeting of each subsequent year, the committee shall determine whether it wishes to appoint a secretary to prepare minutes of the meetings in a manner consistent with the requirements of the bylaws for planning advisory committees. The planning director or designee shall be responsible for recording the meeting and the archival storage of the meeting tapes.

      2. If the committee determines it does not wish to appoint a secretary, the planning director or designee serves as the secretary to the committee and is responsible for recording the meeting, the archival storage of the tapes, and preparation of summary minutes.

      3. The committee may opt to change its appointment of a secretary at any time during the year after appropriately placing the matter on its agenda.

7. The duties of the secretary shall be to maintain meeting notes and preparation of meeting minutes within the prescribed form and deadline established in the committee’s bylaws;

   4. The planning director shall be responsible for receipt, distribution, and preparation of committee correspondence, and related duties as requested by the committee.

8. The planning director shall prepare draft bylaws for the review and approval of the planning advisory committees prior to submittal and final approval by the board of supervisors; Each committee may prepare additional components to the standard bylaws meeting committee needs. The amended provisions are subject to review and approval of the board of supervisors;

9. Notice of committee meetings shall be posted and published not less than fourteen days prior to the date of the meeting at the following locations:

   1. The planning agency internet site, and

   2. The Mariposa County Government Center, and

   3. A centralized posting location within the area served by the committee, and

   4. The meeting location, and

   5. Publication shall occur in a newspaper of general circulation, and

   6. The planning director may supplement required notifications in any manner deemed appropriate for the content of the proposed agenda.

10. Meetings of a planning advisory committee shall be subject to the provisions of the California Open Meeting Law (Brown Act). .

HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 973 Sec. 3 on 4/9/2002 Amended by Ord. 1106 Sec. 1 on 6/24/2014 2.52 Planning Commission 2.52.010 Membership--Representation Of Supervisorial District 2.52.020 Qualifications 2.52.030 Term, Nomination And Appointment 2.52.040 Removal From Office Or Vacancy 2.52.050 Absence From Meeting 2.52.060 Meetings--Place 2.52.070 Meetings--Date And Time 2.52.080 Meetings--Adjourned And Special 2.52.100 Compensation 2.52.110 Appointment Of Chair, Vice Chair And Secretary 2.52.120 Adoption Of Rules 2.52.130 Duties And Powers 2.52.140 Quorum 2.52.150 Duties Of Chair 2.52.160 Vice-Chair 2.52.170 Secretary