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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6287 ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 8 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.25 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has a number of different departments under the Mayor's supervision and management; and WHEREAS, in keeping with the Mayor's responsibilities for the coordination of the activities and functions of the various city departments, it is appropriate to rename the Planning and Community Development Department to the Planning and Development Department, consistent with his management and use of the department. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That Chapter 2.25 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.25 ~ PLANNING AND G9Al1Ml1N1TY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Sections: 2.25.010 Planning department created. 2.25.020 Duties of the director of planning and GOMMURity development. ~ 2.25.030 Duties of planning and seaamanity-development department. 2.25.010 Planning department created. There is created a planning department of the city, which shall be under the supervision of the director of planning and seaRraUn+ty development. The director of planning and seaamunity-development shall be appointed by the mayor. For the purposes hereon whenever the Auburn City Code refers to a "Planninq Director " that shall be construed to mean and is consistent with the terms "Planninq and Development Director." (Ord. 4729 § 1, 1996.) Ordinance No. 6287 January 20, 2010 Page 1 of 4 2.25.020 Duties of the director of planning and seaamUR+Ey-development. The director of planning and seMMUaity-development will have the following duties: A. Supervise and administer the planning and seaMaai#y development department, mun+s}pal-a+rpsA, whose duties include but are not limited to long range and current planning, land use code administration, development enpineerinQ code enforcement buildinq services and environmental management, ^ff° r° housong ^^d "um°^ . (Ord. 4729 § 2, 1996.) 2.25.030 Duties of planning and seMM61R4y--development department. The planning and seMmUaity-development department shall supervise and control the following: A. Preparation and implementation of the budget for the department; B. Formulate and recommend comprehensive goals on planning; C. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relative to environmental issues` ~ D. Direct preparation and review of environmental impact statements and technical reports and determine final action on environmental issues; E. City's responsible official for SEPA compliance; F. k1-Provide staff to planning commission, human resources committee, beard, hearing examiner and planning and community development committees; . ~ IG. Coordinate with public works and parks and recreation department to ensure departmental plans are compatible with the comprehensive plan; ~ J-. H Coordinate with police, fire, public works and parks and recreation department regarding developer plans to ensure department ability to provide required services to developing areas; 141. Represent city on regional issues; 61 Coordinate with other jurisdictions and agencies to resolve issues with neighboring jurisdictions; ~ MK. Develop and maintain the comprehensive plan and special purpose plans; NL. Provide lead in annexation issues; 9M. Develop and maintain zoning ordinance; RN. Act as liaison to Auburn Chamber of Commerce and Auburn Downtown Association; QO. Ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act; €bP. Oversee process for new developments; SQ. Oversee variance requests; TR. Provide support to hearing examiner; Ordinance No. 6287 January 20, 2010 Page 2 of 4 U. Manane rJa'I., r.,1'r. nrJ Innn o do.iol..nmen4 ei 4he ALib+rfl-AirpoFt. (Ord. 4729 § 3, 1996.) Section 2. Code Reviser. The Code Reviser is authorized to make additional amendments as necessary to reflect this change and maintain consistency throughout the City Code. Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 4. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: F€6 - 1 2 an~ PASSED: FEB ' 1 701f1 APPRO FEB -12010 RN ~ PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR Ordinance No. 6287 January 20, 2010 Page 3 of 4 ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Daniel B. Heid, City t r ey Published: ~e~ua.ru ~t . 7-0~ o / Ordinance No. 6287 January 20, 2010 Page 4 of 4