§ 19.50

This Division describes the authority and responsibilities of City staff and official bodies in the administration of this Zoning Ordinance, in addition to the Council.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

The functions of a Planning Agency shall be performed by the Novato City Council, Planning Commission, and Community Development Department, in compliance with State law (Government Code Sections 65100, et seq.)

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

The Novato City Council, in matters related to the City's planning process, shall perform the duties and functions prescribed to the Council in this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

A.

Establishment. The Novato Planning Commission is established by Section 2-10 (Planning Commission and Department of Community Development) of the Municipal Code, which identifies the membership, terms of office, removal, and rules of order.

B.

Duties and Authority. The Commission shall perform the duties and functions required by Section 2-10 of the Municipal Code, and the duties and functions prescribed to the Commission in this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

19.50.050 - Design Review Commission (DRC).

A.

Establishment. The Novato Design Review Commission is established by Section 2-11 (Design Review Commission) of the Municipal Code, which identifies the membership, terms of office, removal, and rules of order.

B.

Duties and Authority. The DRC shall perform the duties and functions required by Section 2-11 of the Municipal Code, and the duties and functions prescribed to the DRC in this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

A.

Appointment. The Zoning Administrator shall be an employee of the Department appointed by the City Manager.

B.

Duties and Authority. The Zoning Administrator shall:

Perform the duties and functions prescribed to the Zoning Administrator in this Zoning Ordinance, including action on land use permit applications, in compliance with Section 19.40.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 4-1 (Review Authority), State law (Government Code Section 65901 et seq.), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the Novato Environmental Review Guidelines;

2.

Review and act upon appeals from Department interpretations of this Zoning Ordinance, in compliance with Division 19.54 (Appeals); and

3.

Perform other responsibilities assigned by the City Manager.

C.

Delegation and Supervision. The responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator may also be carried out by Department staff under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator. When the Zoning Administrator designates a Department staff person as a deputy Zoning Administrator, the staff person shall perform the duties assigned by the Zoning Administrator in addition to those listed in Subsection B. above, as appropriate to the personnel title of the designee.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

19.50.070 - Community Development Director.

A.

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

B.

Duties and Authority. The Director shall perform the duties assigned by Section 2-10.7 of the Municipal Code, and shall also:

1.

Have the responsibility to perform all of the functions designated by State law (Government Code Section 65103 - Planning Agency Functions);

2.

Have the responsibility and authority to take action on applications for all administrative permits and approvals issued by the Department;

3.

Perform other responsibilities assigned by the City Manager;

Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Ordinance, including the initial review of land use applications, in compliance with State law (Government Code Sections 65901 et seq.), Section 19.40.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 4-1 (Review Authority), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the Novato Environmental Review Guidelines; and

C.

Delegation and Supervision. The responsibilities of the Director may also be carried out by Department staff under the supervision of the Director. When the Director designates a Department staff person as a deputy, the staff person shall perform the duties assigned by the Director in addition to those listed in Subsection B. above, as appropriate to the personnel title of the designee.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

DIVISION 19.52 - NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS