[R.O. 2011 §2.18.010; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
There is established a Department of Community Development which
shall consist of a Director of Community Development together with
such other officers and employees as may be authorized by law.
[R.O. 2011 §2.18.020; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
The Director of the Department of Community Development shall
be appointed by the City Manager and shall be the administrative head
of the department. The head of such department shall serve until removed
by the City Manager.
[R.O. 2011 §2.18.030; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
The Department of Community Development shall have the responsibility
to research, prepare studies and advise the City Manager on all matters
affecting the physical development of the City; to formulate and recommend
to the City Manager comprehensive plans for community development
and modifications thereof, including the elements of land use, community
facilities and transportation; to encourage the location and development
in the City of appropriate new business, commerce, industry and other
developments; to administer recreational activities of the City; to
advise the City Plan Commission, Board of Adjustment, Board of Appeals,
Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Industrial Development
Authority, Tax Increment Financing Commission and Park Commission
in all matters within their respective areas of concern and to provide
all necessary staff assistance. The department shall also have the
responsibility for the administration of codes and ordinances of the
City pertaining to environmental control and shall issue permits and
licenses, and perform inspections required by such codes and ordinances
and such other inspectional duties as may be assigned by the City
Manager. The department shall review and make recommendations regarding
proposed Council action relating to land use and development regulations,
urban renewal, environmental control codes, the implementation of
a Comprehensive Plan or related matters. The department shall additionally
have charge of the supervision and repairing of all municipal buildings.
The department shall perform such other duties, not inconsistent with
the Charter, as required by ordinance or as directed by the City Manager.
[R.O. 2011 §2.18.040; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
There shall be a Building Commissioner who shall perform such
duties as may be required of him/her. The Building Commissioner may
designate one (1) or more Deputy Building Commissioners who shall
exercise such powers and shall perform such duties as are prescribed
by the Building Commissioner.
[R.O. 2011 §2.18.050; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
References to the Department of Planning or its director in
this Code or in any regulation or rule adopted pursuant thereto shall
mean the Department of Community Development or its director.
