Chapter 17.08 — ZONING CODE ADMINISTRATION

The purpose of this chapter is to establish the authority and responsibilities of the officials and bodies charged with administration of this Zoning Code. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

This Zoning Code shall be administered by the Pinole City Council, the Planning Commission, City Manager, Zoning Administrator and the Community Development Director. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

• A. Appoint members of the Planning Commission.

• B. Review appeals of Planning Commission decisions.

• C. Make final decisions on applications for entitlements as listed in Table 17.10.060-1.

• D. Initiate plans, plan amendments and studies related to city land use policy and processes.

• E. Exercise such other powers and duties as prescribed by state law or local ordinance. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010) 17.08.040 – 17.08.070

• A. Review appeals of Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director decisions.

• B. Make final decisions on applications for entitlements as listed in Table 17.10.060-1.

• C. Make recommendations to the City Council on land use decisions as listed in Table 17.10.060-1.

• D. Initiate amendments to the general plan or this Zoning Code.

• E. Exercise such other powers and duties as prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the City Council. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

• A. Oversee the work of the Community Development Director.

B. Exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the City Council. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

A. The office of Zoning Administrator is established pursuant to Government Code Section 65900. The Community Development Director or his or her designee shall serve as the Zoning Administrator. If there is no Community Development Director, the Planning Manager or as otherwise designated by the City Manager, shall serve as the Zoning Administrator.

B. Make final decisions on applications for entitlements as listed in Table 17.10.060-1.

(Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

A. The Community Development Director or his or her designee shall oversee the comprehensive application of this Zoning Code and shall conduct administrative functions authorized herein, including but not limited to processing land use applications, providing public notice as required, and preparing staff reports .

• B. Make final decisions on applications for entitlements as listed in Table 17.10.060-1.

• C. Advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and City Manager on planning matters.

• D. Provide staff at meetings and provide administrative services for the Planning Commission.

• E. Conduct studies on planning matters as necessary or desired.

• F. Provide information to the public and facilitate public participation in planning matters.

G. Exercise such other powers and duties as prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the City Council, Planning Commission or City Manager. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

If a provision of the Zoning Code allows for the use of discretion in the application of a specific standard, but does not identify specific criteria, the following criteria shall be used in exercising discretion:

A. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code.

B. The exercise of discretion will ensure compatibility of the proposed project with its site, the surrounding area, and the community; and

C. The project is consistent with the Pinole general plan, and any applicable specific plan. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)