Budget Category 3

AGENCY: Conservation and Development

DEPARTMENT: General Government

SUBAGENCY: Planning and Zoning

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Steven Wilke, City Manager

FISCAL YEAR: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

PURPOSE: The City’s goal is to use professional assistance for zoning and planning issues, which include, zoning review, site plan review, code interpretation and enforcement, and economic development projects. Professional planners provide services to the public, City Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals, and City staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This budget provides for: Respond to staff phone calls and emails regarding property zoning and/or General Plan land uses, status of pending and approved projects, application submittal requirements, code violations, etc.

Review and comment on general planning applications, such as; use permits, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Sign Permits, Design Review, Tentative Maps, Certified Survey Maps, Commercial Site Plans, Rezones, and General Plan amendments; assist the City Attorney in the drafting of new Ordinances and review proposed ordinances to verify that they would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; work with the Clerk-Treasurer on the drafting of notices for publication for Planning Commission and City Council hearings; work with the Clerk-Treasurer on the preparation of agendas for the Planning Commission and City Council hearings; preparation and presentation of staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council hearings; attendance at Monthly Plan Commission Meeting; and provide planning services for Tax Increment Districts, Neighborhood Plans, Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan and similar planning issues.

STAFF: The City uses a qualified consultant to assist city staff in the provision of General Planning and Zoning Services. The Consultant function as an extension of the City’s resources by providing qualified technical and professional personnel to perform the duties and responsibilities assigned under the terms of the Agreement.