Division 6. Development Code Administration
Chapter 9.80
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Sections:
9.80.020 Planning agency defined.
9.80.050 Planning and Development Services Director.
9.80.010 Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to describe the authority and responsibilities of the Council, Commission, Department, Director, and Department staff in the administration of this Development Code (Title 9). (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
9.80.020 Planning agency defined.
As provided by State law, the Commission is designated as the planning agency and as the advisory agency, when required or authorized. The Director shall perform the functions of an advisory agency, as assigned, in compliance with State law. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
9.80.030 City Council.
The Clovis City Council, referred to in this Development Code as the Council, in matters related to the City’s planning process shall perform the duties and functions prescribed in this Development Code, which include the following:
A. Review authority on specified planning matters. Final decisions on development agreements, Development Code amendments, General Plan amendments, specific plans, Zone Map amendments, related environmental documents, and other applicable policy or Development Code matters related to the City’s planning process;
B. Appeals. The review of appeals filed from Commission decisions; and
C. Compliance. The above listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Table 5-1 (Threshold of Review) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
9.80.040 Planning Commission.
A. Establishment. The Clovis Planning Commission, referred to in this Development Code as the Commission, is hereby established.
B. Appointment.
1. The Commission shall consist of five (5) members;
2. Each member shall be:
a. Appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council;
b. A resident of the City; and
c. Appointed for a four (4) year term.
C. Duties and authority. The Commission shall perform the duties and functions prescribed by this Development Code, and the Council may, from time to time by resolution, prescribe additional powers and duties not inconsistent with State law, including the following:
1. The review of development projects, including referrals from the Director;
2. The recommendation to the Council for final decisions, on development agreements, Development Code amendments, General Plan amendments, interpretations, specific plans, Zone Map amendments, related environmental documents, and other applicable policy or Development Code matters related to the City’s planning process; and
3. The above listed functions shall be performed in compliance with Table 5-1 (Threshold of Review) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
D. Meeting rules. The Commission shall conduct public hearings and meetings in compliance with the Municipal Code and Chapter 88 of this title (Public Hearings).
E. Vacancies and removal from office.
1. Vacancies. If a vacancy should occur on the Commission, other than by expiration of a term, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment, by the Mayor with approval of the City Council, for the unexpired portion of that term.
2. Removal. Any member of the Commission may be removed from office at any time by a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council.
F. Compensation of members. Each member of the Commission shall receive compensation for attendance at Commission meetings in an amount established by the Council on a per-meeting basis.
G. Financial powers. Appropriations of money to, and expenditures of money by or for, the Commission, and all other matters pertaining to the functioning of the Commission, shall be in compliance with State law. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
9.80.050 Planning and Development Services Director.
A. Appointment. The Clovis Planning and Development Services Director, referred to in this Development Code as the Director, shall be appointed by the City Manager with confirmation by the City Council.
B. Definition of the term “Director.” When used in this Development Code or any permit or condition approved in compliance with this Development Code, the term “Director” shall be as follows: “The City of Clovis Planning and Development Services Director,” referred to in this Development Code as the “Director.”
C. 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 Development Code, including the review of administrative development projects, in compliance with Table 5-1 (Threshold of Review) in Section 9.50.040 (Authority for land use and zoning decisions), State law (Government Code Section 65901 et seq.), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
3. Serve as the Secretary of the Planning Commission;
4. Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Council and City Manager;
5. Delegate the responsibilities of the Director to Department staff under the supervision of the Director; and
6. Serve in an advisory capaCity, in compliance with State law (Map Act Section 66415). In this capacity, the Director is charged with the responsibility of making investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed divisions of real property. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)