Chapter 17.80 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

This chapter describes the authority and responsibilities for the administration of this land use code.

(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

With respect to all responsibilities and functions not otherwise assigned or delegated by this land use code, the planning commission shall perform the functions of a planning agency in compliance with Government Code Section 65100.

(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

The city council shall perform the duties assigned by the provisions of this land use code to the council.

(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

The planning commission is appointed and serves in compliance with municipal code Chapter 2.16, and shall perform the duties assigned by the provisions of this land use code to the commission.

(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

The design review administration is selected by the director and serves in compliance with Chapter 2.19, and shall perform the duties assigned therein and by the provisions of this land use code.

(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh; Ord. 806 § 2, 2007; A (part), 2019; Ord. 885 § 2 Exh)

• A. Appointment. The planning director shall be appointed by the city manager.

• B. Duties and Authority. The director shall:

  1. Serve as the department head, and manage the day-to-day and long-range functions of the planning department;

  2. Have the responsibility and authority to conduct public hearings and/or approve or deny applications for zoning clearances, sign permits, limited term permits, design review for certain single-family dwellings in compliance with Section 17.62.040 of

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City of Cotati, CA

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§ 17.80.070

this title and, minor use permits, and minor variances;

3. Perform the duties and functions assigned to the director by this land use code; and

4. Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the city manager.

(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

The city engineer shall perform the duties assigned by the provisions of this land use code to the city engineer.

(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

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