Menifee Zoning Code Ch. 9.05 Administrative Responsibilities

Contents:

9.05.010 Purpose

9.05.020 Planning Agency

The purpose of this chapter is to establish and describe the respective administrative responsibilities of City officials and bodies (e.g., Community Development Director, Planning Commission, City Council) for purposes of this Title.

Government Code Section 65100 requires each jurisdiction to establish a planning agency to carry out the land use and planning functions of the jurisdiction. The functions of the planning agency, as designated by this title, shall be carried out by the following bodies. In the absence of an assignment, the City Council shall retain responsibility and authority as the legislative body of the City.

1. Community Development Director. The Community Development Director, or designee, shall have the responsibility and authority to administer and enforce this Title as follows:

2. Receive, review, and process all applications for development pursuant to this Title. Processing includes but is not limited to the certification of completed applications, the establishment of a permanent file, posting of public notices, collection of applicable fees, preparation of reports, processing of appeals, and presentation of staff reports and recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.

3. Hear and take action on applications as provided by state law and this Title or other City ordinances.

4. Hear and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on applications as provided by state law and this Title or other City ordinances.

5. Interpret the provisions and advise the public on the requirements of this Title.

6. Initiate action for amendment of this Title where it is determined that such amendment would better implement the General Plan goals and objectives and increase its effectiveness and/or improve or clarify the contents of this Title.

7. Issue permits under this Title and certify that all such permits are in full conformance with its requirements.

8. Refer and coordinate matters related to the administration of this Title with other agencies and City departments and provide information on the status of all development permits.

9. Chair the Development Review Committee (DRC).

10. Serve as the administrative zoning body and exercise that authority set forth in Government Code Section 65900 et. seq.

11. Exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the City Council.

12. City Manager. The City Manager or designee shall oversee the work of the Community Development Director and shall exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the City Council.

13. Planning Commission. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65101, and as provided in Chapter 2.20, the City has an established Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall have the functions and duties as set forth in Section 2.20.100 (Functions and Duties of Planning Commission) of the Menifee Municipal Code.

14. City Council. The City Council is the legislative body of the City and shall have the following land use responsibilities:

15. Hear and take action on appeals of the Planning Commission.

16. Hear and take action on applications as provided by state law and this Title or other City ordinances.

17. Direct planning-related policy amendments and special studies as necessary or desired.

18. Exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance.