§ 17.2.502. Powers and duties of the planning department.

It shall be the function and duty of the planning department:

1.

To review all applications of subdivisions, condominium projects and other large scale developments, zone change requests, and annexation requests and advise the planning commission regarding the completeness of the plans and documents and the extent of compliance with the applicable ordinance and standards and the potential impact upon city plans and policies.

2.

To respond to requests for information from citizens and officials regarding the details of the city's general plan and the provisions of this code.

3.

To make technical studies relating to amendments to the general plan, the development code and related ordinance.

4.

To cooperate and coordinate work with the city engineer, the water and sewer superintendent, planning consultants, and other municipal officers and employees regarding the terms of the various elements of the general plan, the terms of the development code and other development ordinances, resolutions and policies.

5.

To assist the planning commission in its role as a recommendation body regarding updating the various elements of the general plan, development ordinances and requests for annexation all in accordance the provisions of state law and city policy.

6.

To keep this development code and the official zone map current and up-to-date at all times.

(Ord. No. 2009-06-26, § 1, 6-23-2009)