§ 17.70

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

The functions of a Planning Agency shall be performed by the Pasadena City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), Design Commission (DC), Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), Arts Commission, Planning Director, Zoning Administrator (ZA), Hearing Officer (HO), Film Liaison, and Planning and Development Department, in compliance with State law (Government Code Sections 65100, et seq.)

A.

Appointment. The Pasadena Planning Director, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Director, shall be appointed by the City Manager.

B.

Duties and authority. The Director shall:

1.

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

2.

Perform other responsibilities assigned by the City Manager, Commission, and Council; and

3.

Perform the duties and functions identified in this Zoning Code, including the initial review of land use applications, in compliance with State law (Government Code Sections 65901 et seq.), Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 6-1 (Review Authority), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City'sEnvironmental Policy Guidelines.

C.

Delegation and supervision. The Director may delegate the responsibilities of the Director to assigned Department staff under the supervision of the Director. When the Director designates a Department staff person, 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.

A.

Appointment. The Pasadena Zoning Administrator, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Zoning Administrator, shall be appointed by the Director.

B.

Duties and authority. The Zoning Administrator shall:

1.

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

2.

Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Director, Commission, and Council; and

3.

Perform the duties and functions identified in this Zoning Code, including Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 6-1 (Review Authority), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City'sEnvironmental Policy Guidelines.

C.

Delegation and supervision. The Zoning Administrator may delegate the responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator to assigned Department staff under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator.

17.70.050 - Hearing Officer

A.

Appointment. The Pasadena Hearing Officer, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Hearing Officer, shall be appointed by the Director.

B.

Duties and authority. The Hearing Officer shall:

1.

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

2.

Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Director, Commission, and Council; and

Perform the duties and functions identified in this Zoning Code, including Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City's Environmental Policy Guidelines.

A.

Appointment. The Pasadena Film Liaison, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Film Liaison, shall be appointed by the Director.

B.

Duties and authority. The Film Liaison shall:

1.

Have the responsibility and authority to take action on applications for all Short-Term Film Permits and Filming Conditional Use Permits, in compliance with Section 17.61.090 (Filming Permits); and

2.

Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Director and Council.

(Ord. 7057 § 24, 2006)

Chapter 17.71 - Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots