Chapter 2.95
DUTIES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING STAFF AND BUILDING OFFICIAL
Sections:
2.95.020 City Council or legislative body and Mayor.
2.95.030 Planning City staff and Building Official.
2.95.010 Purpose.
This chapter delineates the duties, roles, and responsibilities of the City Council, Planning Staff and Building Official. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66, 1993.)
2.95.020 City Council or legislative body and Mayor.
The Francis City Council, hereinafter referred to as City Council, Council, or legislative body shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. The Council shall adopt the Francis general plan and all elements of the Francis general plan.
2. The Council may initiate amendments to the text and maps of this title and FCC Title 17, the general plan, and all elements of the general plan following the procedures listed in Chapter 18.140 FCC.
3. The Council shall approve, deny, or amend and approve applications for development approval following a recommendation from the Planning Commission after the Commission has completed project review outlined in FCC 18.130.030.
4. The Council shall establish a fee schedule for applications for development approval, amendments to the text and/or maps of this title and FCC Title 17, and all other approvals, permits, fees, and licenses required by this title and FCC Title 17.
5. Unless otherwise specified in this title or FCC Title 17, the City Council shall act as the land use authority pursuant to Utah law for all land use applications in the City.
6. The Council shall take other action not delegated to the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment that may be necessary to implement the provisions of the Francis general plan and this title and FCC Title 17.
7. The Mayor shall serve as the Chair of the legislative body and shall have all rights and responsibilities granted by state statute. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 4.1, 1993.)
2.95.030 Planning City staff and Building Official.
1. City Planner. The City Planner shall, when deemed appropriate, recommend action to the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council in order to enforce this title and FCC Title 17 or other land use related ordinances or regulations. The Planner, under the supervision of the Mayor, shall determine when violations exist, when a development is in substantial compliance with this title and FCC Title 17, or when other enforcement actions should be taken. The Planner shall also advise the City and developers as to application, submission, compliance and procedural matters as related to this title and FCC Title 17 as well as the interpretation of code provisions.
2. City Building Official. The City Building Official shall operate under the supervision of the Mayor and is charged with zoning and other related enforcement duties of this title and FCC Title 17, as well as issuance, revocation and administration of building and occupancy permits as per this title and FCC Title 17 and International Building Codes in effect. The Building Official is also in charge of building or use inspections, and all building inspectors shall work under the direction of the Building Official. Applications for permitted uses shall be evaluated by the Building Official to determine if approval can be given as a permitted use or if questionable, the use may be conditional or require further study or attention. In the latter case, the application shall be referred to the Planner and Planning Commission for further clarification or processing. The Building Official shall advise the Planning Commission and City Council on all applicable zoning or land use matters. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 4.4, 1993.)
2.95.040 Required permits.
1. Zoning and Building Permits. Construction, alteration, repair, or removal of any building or structure or any part thereof, as provided for or as restricted in this title and FCC Title 17 and the International Building Code, shall not be commenced except upon clearance by the City for compliance with this title and FCC Title 17 and issuance of a building permit.
2. Occupancy Permit. Land, buildings, or premises in any district shall hereafter be used only for a purpose permitted in such a district and in accordance with the appropriate regulations. A permit of occupancy shall be issued by the Building Official to the effect that the use, building, or premises conform to provisions of this title and FCC Title 17 and all related ordinances, regulations, and requirements prior to occupancy, for any building erected, enlarged or altered structurally for the occupancy or use of any land. Such a permit is needed whenever use or character of any building or land is to be changed.
3. Inspection. The City, or designated officials, shall, upon presentation of evidence of authority, have the right of access to any premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting all buildings and structures during the course of their construction, modification, or repair, and to inspect land uses to determine compliance with the provisions of this title and FCC Title 17.
4. Site Plan Required. Building and project plans submitted to the City shall include a detailed site plan, drawn to scale, filed with the City Building Official, as part of any application for a building permit for a permitted use. The site plan shall show where pertinent:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of builder and owner, scale, north arrow, lot lines and their dimensions, adjacent streets, roads, rights-of-way, ditches, easements and land uses.
b. Location of all existing structures on subject property and adjoining properties (completely dimensioned, including utility lines, poles, fences, etc.), and existing utility line locations and sizes.
c. Existing and proposed grading, drainage, and landscaping plans.
d. Location of proposed construction and improvements, including location of all landscape elements, retaining walls, drainage works, and signs.
e. Motor vehicle access, including individual parking stalls, circulation patterns, curb, gutter, and sidewalk and trail location.
f. Necessary explanatory notes and other information which may be requested by the City Building Official, City staff or in this title and FCC Title 17.
5. Time Limit. Unless there is actual construction and a permit issued within a period of 180 days from the date of plan approval by the Planner or Building Official, the plan approval for a permitted use shall expire. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 4.5, 1993.)