San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Ch. 17.120 Administrative Responsibility

The purpose of this chapter is to describe and establish the authority and responsibilities of the director, planning commission, architectural review commission, and council in the administration of these zoning regulations. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

A. Definition of the Term “Director.” When used in these zoning regulations or any permit or condition approved in compliance with these zoning regulations, the term “director” shall be as defined in Article 9 (Definitions) and shall include designee(s) of the director.

B. Duties and Authority. The director shall:

1. Have the responsibility to perform all of the functions designated by state law, including but not limited to the following:

a. Annual report related to implementation of the general plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65400;

b. Review of public works projects for conformity to the general plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65401; and

c. Review of acquisition of property for conformity to the general plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65402;

2. Perform the duties and functions prescribed in these zoning regulations, including the review of administrative development projects, in compliance with these zoning regulations, Government Code Section 65901 et seq., and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

3. Perform other responsibilities assigned by the council or city manager; and

4. Delegate the responsibilities of the director to community development department staff under the supervision of the director. (Ord. 1705 § 73, 2021; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

The planning commission shall have the duties and authority as established in Chapter 2.12 (Planning Commission). (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

The architectural review commission shall have the duties and authority as established in Chapter 2.48 (Architectural Review Commission). (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

The cultural heritage committee shall have the duties and authority as established in Section 14.01.030 (Cultural heritage committee (CHC)). (Ord. 1705 § 74, 2021)

The city council, referred to in these zoning regulations as the council, in matters related to the city’s planning process shall perform the duties and functions prescribed in the municipal code and these zoning regulations, which include the following:

A. Review Authority on Specified Planning Matters. Final decisions on development agreements, zoning regulation amendments, general plan amendments, specific plans and amendments, zoning map amendments, environmental documents related to any of the foregoing, and other applicable policy or regulatory matters related to the city’s planning process as specified in the city charter, the municipal code, and these zoning regulations;

B. Appeals. The review of appeals filed from planning commission decisions; and

C. Compliance. The above-listed functions shall be performed in compliance with these zoning regulations, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Ord. 1705 § 75, 2021; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)