2-1-070 Planning Commission Referral
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A. Referral to Staff. The Planning Commission may direct that any matter over which it has jurisdiction be referred to the staff of the Planning Commission for review and preparation of recommendations. Such action shall be taken either by motion of the Planning Commission or pursuant to duly adopted policies and procedures of the Planning Commission. The authority for such referrals may be revoked at any time by motion of the Planning Commission or amendment of its policies and procedures as the case may be.
1. Review and Recommendation. If a matter is referred to the Planning Commission staff as permitted by this section, the staff shall conform to any instructions or limitations contained in the referral, and subject thereto shall review the referred matter, conduct any necessary hearings, and prepare written recommendations for the Planning Commission.
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3. 2-1-080.
Decision. Unless the Planning Commission shall otherwise direct, any person who has applied for authorization to develop property under the terms of this Code may in writing consent to the staff recommendation and waive further action by the Planning Commission. If the applicant waives further action by the Planning Commission, the staff recommendation shall be considered approved by the Planning Commission. Thereafter, necessary permits may be issued subject to the terms of this Code and any applicable conditions of approval.
Limitation. This section shall not apply to any action where the Planning Commission is required by law to take direct action.
Zoning Administrator.
A. Appointment. The Planning Staff is hereby designated as the Zoning Administrator who shall be primarily responsible for administering and enforcing this Code.
B. Interpretation. When necessary, the Zoning Administrator shall interpret the provisions of this Code, subject to general and specific policies established by the Planning Commission and County Commission. Upon request, the Zoning Administrator shall make a written interpretation of the text of this Code pursuant to Section 2-2-170 of this Code. Any person wishing to appeal the interpretation of the Code made by the Zoning Administrator may proceed to the Planning Commission.
C. Administrative Duties. The Zoning Administrator shall accomplish or cause to be accomplished all administrative actions required by this Code, including the giving of notice, holding of hearings, preparation of staff reports, and receiving and processing of appeals.
D. Appeal. Any person adversely affected by a final decision of the Zoning Administrator made in the exercise of the provisions of this Code may appeal that decision to the Hearing Officer as provided in Section 2-2-180 of this Code.