Chapter 20.600 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the authority and responsibilities of the Council, Commission, Director, Development Review Committee, Department, and Department staff in the administration of this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 1017, 2013)

The Commission, Development Review Committee, the Director of Community Development, and the Community Development Department staff shall function as the Planning Agency and as the Advisory Agency, when so required or authorized in compliance with Government Code Section 65100 . (Ord. 1017, 2013)

The City Council, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Council, in matters related to the City's planning process shall perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Code, which include the following:

• A. Review authority on specified planning matters. Final legislative decisions on development agreements and amendments, Zoning Code amendments, General Plan amendments, specific plans and amendments, Zoning Map amendments, related environmental documents, and other applicable policy or Zoning Code matters related to the City's planning process.

• B. Appeals. The review of appeals filed from Commission decisions.

• C. Compliance. The above listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Table 5-2 (Review Authority), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City's CEQA Guidelines.

• D. Imposition of conditions. In making decisions on applications, the Council may impose conditions that it deems reasonable and necessary to implement the General Plan, any applicable Specific Plans, the Municipal Code standards that apply to development, and to further the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

• E. Meeting rules. The Council shall conduct public hearings and meetings in compliance with the Municipal Code and Chapter 20.625 (Public Hearings).

• (Ord. 1017, 2013)

• A. Establishment. The Planning Commission, referred to in this Zoning Code as the Commission, is established in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 2.28 (Planning Commission).

• B. Duties and authority. The Commission shall perform the duties and functions prescribed by this Zoning Code, and the Council may, from time to time by resolution, prescribe additional powers and duties not inconsistent with State Law, including but not limited to the following:

  1. The review of development projects (e.g., Site Plan and Design Review, Conditional Use Permits Variances, etc.), including referrals from the Director;

  2. The review of appeals from the Director's decisions;

  3. The recommendation to the Council for final decisions, on development agreements, Zoning Code amendments, General Plan amendments, specific plans and amendments, Zoning Map amendments, related environmental documents, and other applicable policy or regulatory matters related to the City's planning process;

  4. Implement the General Plan and this Zoning Code; and

  5. The above listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Table 5-2 (Review Authority), Table 5- 3 (Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City's CEQA Guidelines.

• C. Imposition of conditions. In making decisions on applications, the Commission may impose conditions that it deems reasonable and necessary to implement the General Plan, any applicable Specific Plans, the Municipal Code standards that apply to development, and to further the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

• D. Meeting rules. The Commission shall conduct public hearings and meetings in compliance with the Municipal Code and Chapter 20.625 (Public Hearings).

• (Ord. 1017, 2013)

• A. Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint the Director of Community Development in compliance with Municipal Code Section 2.40.020 (Director of Community Development). When used in this Zoning Code, the term "Director" shall mean the Director of Community Development or 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;

  2. Perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Zoning Code, including the review of administrative development projects, in compliance with Table 5-2 (Review Authority) and Table 5-3 (Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review), Government Code Section 65901 et seq., the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City's CEQA Guidelines;

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

4. Delegate the responsibilities of the Director to Department staff under the supervision of the Director. (Ord. 1017, 2013)

• A. Membership. The City Manager shall appoint members to a Development Review Committee (DRC), which shall consist of representatives or their designees from the following departments/divisions:

  1. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA);

  2. Orange County Sheriff Department (OCSD);

  3. Stanton Public Works and Engineering Department;

  4. Stanton Parks and Recreation Services Department;

  5. Stanton Community Development Department, including the Building and Safety Division, Neighborhood Services, and Planning Division; and

  6. Others as recommended by the Director.

• B. Duties and authority. The Development Review Committee (DRC) shall be responsible for the following:

  1. The review and final decision on Site Plan and Design Review in compliance with Table 5-3 (Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review);

  2. Identifying and recommending appropriate conditions of approval for consideration by the approving authority;

  3. Ensuring consistency with city policies, codes, standards, and requirements for protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare; and

  4. Other responsibilities assigned by the Council, Commission, Director, or City Manager.

• C. Imposition of conditions. In making decisions on applications, the Development Review Committee (DRC) may impose conditions that it deems reasonable and necessary to implement the General Plan, any applicable Specific Plans, the Municipal Code standards that apply to development, and to further the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

• (Ord. 1017, 2013)