Chapter 17.70 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

Sections:

17.70.010 Purpose

17.70.020 Planning Agency

17.70.030 City Council

17.70.040 Planning Commission 17.70.050 Planning Division Administrative Director 17.70.060 Zoning Administrator 17.70.070 Board of Architectural Review

This chapter describes the authority and responsibilities of the Seaside City Council, Planning Commission, Resource Management Services Director, Zoning Administrator, Board of Architectural Review, Resource Management Services Department, and City staff in the administration of this Zoning Ordinance.

The Seaside City Council, Planning Commission, Resource Management Services Director, Zoning Administrator, and Community Planning Department (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the Department) shall constitute the City’s Planning Agency, in compliance with the Government Code.

A. Duties and functions. The City Council (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the “Council”) shall perform the duties and functions assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Council.

B. Compliance with other requirements. The duties and functions assigned to the Council shall be performed as specified in Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

A. Appointment. The Planning Commission (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the “Commission”) shall consist of seven members appointed by the Council.

B. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. The Commission shall annually select from its membership a Chair and Vice Chair. In considering candidates, the Commission shall consider the ability to devote maximum time and effort to the work of the Commission, and experience in conducting public meetings.

C. Meetings. The Commission shall meet at least once each month to conduct necessary business.

D. Secretary. The Director shall serve as the secretary to the Commission.

E. Duties and functions. The Commission shall perform the duties and functions assigned to the Commission by this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.

F. Compliance with other requirements. The duties and functions assigned to the Commission shall be performed as specified in Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority) and the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA).

A. Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint the administrative director of the Planning Division Director (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the Director).

B. Duties and functions. The Director shall perform the duties and functions assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Director by Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and as required by other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.

A. Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint a Zoning Administrator in compliance with state law.

B. Duties and functions. The Zoning Administrator shall perform the duties assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Administrator by Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and as required by other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.

C. Supervision. When the City Manager appoints a Zoning Administrator, that person shall perform those duties assigned by the Director in addition to those listed in Subsection B of this section, as appropriate to that person’s job description.

• A. Appointment. The Board of Architectural Review shall consist of five members appointed by the Council.

• B. Composition of Board of Architectural Review. The Board of Architectural Review shall consist of:

1. A licensed architect;

2. A licensed building contractor;

3. A licensed landscaped architect; and

4. Two members-at-large.

C. Selection of Chair. The Board of Architectural Review shall annually select a Chair from its membership. In making its selections, the members of the Board of Architectural Review shall consider the following guidelines:

1. Ability to devote maximum time and effort to the work of the Board of Architectural Review; and

2. Experience in conducting public meetings.

D. Meetings. The Board of Architectural Review shall meet at least once each month as necessary to fulfill its duties and functions.

E. Duties and functions. The Board of Architectural Review shall conduct the architectural review process in compliance with Section 17.62.030 (Architectural Review). Home Previous Next

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