Chapter 17.04
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Sections:
17.04.020 Zoning administrator responsibilities.
17.04.030 City manager responsibilities.
17.04.040 Planning commission responsibilities.
17.04.050 City council responsibilities.
17.04.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish and describe the respective administrative responsibilities of city officials and bodies (e.g., zoning administrator, planning commission, city council, planning staff) for purposes of this title.
California Government Code Section 65100 requires each jurisdiction to establish a planning agency to carry out the land use and planning functions of the jurisdiction. In the absence of an assignment, the city council shall retain responsibility and authority as the legislative body of the city. (Ord. 2015-002 § 3 (Exh. 1)(part), 2015)
17.04.020 Zoning administrator responsibilities.
The zoning administrator, or designee, shall have the responsibility and authority to administer and enforce this title as follows:
A. Application Process. Receive and review 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 to the planning commission and city council.
B. Interpretation. Serve as the zoning administrator and interpret the provisions and advise the public on the requirements of this title.
C. Amendment. 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.
D. Permit Issuance. Issue permits under this title and certify that all such permits are in full conformance with its requirements.
E. Coordination. 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.
F. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Evaluate proposals to determine applicability of CEQA and whether proposal may have any significant adverse effects on the environment.
G. Authority. Serve as the administrative zoning body and zoning administrator for the city and exercise that authority set forth in California Government Code Section 65900 et seq. (Ord. 2015-002 § 3 (Exh. 1)(part), 2015)
17.04.030 City manager responsibilities.
The city manager or designee shall oversee the work of the zoning administrator and shall exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the city council. (Ord. 2015-002 § 3 (Exh. 1)(part), 2015)
17.04.040 Planning commission responsibilities.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65101, the city of San Pablo has an established planning commission. The planning commission shall have the following land use responsibilities:
A. Hear and decide applications for entitlements as provided in Division II, Land Use Entitlements and Procedures.
B. Initiate studies of amendments to this title and make recommendations to the city council for amendments as provided in Division II, Land Use Entitlements and Procedures, and in California Government Code Section 65853.
C. Hear and make recommendations to the city council on applications for zoning amendments, the general plan and amendments thereto, specific plans, prezoning, and other related planning studies.
D. Exercise such other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the city council. (Ord. 2015-002 § 3 (Exh. 1)(part), 2015)
17.04.050 City council responsibilities.
The city council is the legislative body of the city and shall have the following land use responsibilities:
A. Hear and decide appeals of the planning commission.
B. Hear and decide applications for permits and entitlements as listed in Division II, Land Use Entitlements and Procedures.
C. Direct planning-related policy amendments and special studies as necessary or desired.
D. Exercise such other powers and duties as not prohibited by state law or local ordinance. (Ord. 2015-002 § 3 (Exh. 1)(part), 2015)