Chapter 2.32
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.32.010 Department established.
2.32.020 Director appointment.
2.32.010 Department established.
There is hereby established an administrative department called the planning and development services department effective January 1, 1994; provided that the county executive may take preliminary and transitional steps necessary for the formation of the department and implementation of this chapter. (Ord. 93-042 Exh. A; Ord. 93-003 Attachment A (part)).
2.32.020 Director appointment.
A. There shall be appointed a director of the planning and development services department whose duties shall include management oversight and administration of all department activities. The director shall be appointed by the county executive, subject to confirmation by a majority of the county council. The director shall be appointed for an indefinite period and serve at the will of the county executive.
B. It is the responsibility of the director to hire department staff in accordance with the personnel policies and procedures of the county, and any other applicable laws and regulations. (Ord. 93-042 Exh. A; Ord. 93-003 Attachment A (part)).
2.32.030 Duties.
A. The planning and development services department shall be responsible for the planning, implementation and enforcement of laws and regulations related to zoning, land use, development, water resources, construction, fire safety, growth management, surface and sub-surface mining, forestry, and other environmental regulations as may be enacted. The department shall operate in conjunction with the county planning commission.
B. The director, or subordinate or subordinates designated by the director, shall serve as the chief building official, chief land use administrator, chief shorelines administrator, fire marshal, and as any other official responsible for administration of ordinances of the state and county that fall under the purview of this department. (Ord. 94-079; Ord. 93-042 Exh. A; Ord. 93-003 Attachment A (part)).
2.32.090 Severability.
If any portion of this chapter shall be found unlawful, all remaining portions shall remain in effect. (Ord. 93-042 Exh. A; Ord. 93-003 Attachment A (part)).