Pismo Beach Municipal Code Ch. 17.50 Administrative Responsibility

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 Pismo Beach city council, planning commission, and public services department, in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65100.)

A. Appointment. The director of public services shall be appointed by the council.

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. Have the responsibility and authority to grant applications for all administrative permits and approvals issued by the department;

3. Perform other responsibilities assigned by the council; and

4. Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Code, including the review of development projects, in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65901 et seq.), Section 17.40.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table IV-1 (Review Authority), the California Coastal Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

A. Establishment. The Pismo Beach planning commission is established by Chapter 2.20 (Planning Commission) 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 prescribed in this Zoning Code, including:

1. The review of and determination on applications for development projects filed with the department; and

2. The recommendation, to the council for final determinations, on development agreements, general plan amendments, specific plans, Zoning Code amendments, zoning map amendments, environmental documents, and other applicable policy or ordinance matters related to the city's planning process.

The above listed duties and functions shall be performed in compliance with Section 17.40.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 4-1 (Review Authority), the California Coastal Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).