This article formalizes the duties of the community development director, the planning commission, and the board of commissioners in relation to the provisions of this chapter.

(Res. of 4-7-2023(1); Ord. of 9-18-2025(1), Exh. A, § 50)

The community development director has the authority and responsibility to provide the following services:

(1)

Provide information concerning the requirements of this chapter and require compliance with these requirements.

(2)

Issue permits under the conditions and procedures required by this chapter.

(3)

Dispense and receive applications as required by this chapter.

(4)

Determine the applicable district, uses, and standards for a particular parcel of land.

(5)

Provide assistance and guidance to applicants concerning compliance with this chapter.

(6)

Collect, receive, disburse, and account for fees and monies as required under the provisions of this chapter.

(7)

Serve as the secretary of the planning commission when appointed.

(8)

Act as liaison for the planning commission with other officials.

(9)

Maintain official records and perform administrative duties required in the execution of the provisions of this chapter.

(10)

The community development director is charged with interpretation of the land use resolution.

(Res. of 4-7-2023(1); Ord. of 9-18-2025(1), Exh. A, § 50)

The planning commission has the authority and the responsibility to provide the following services:

(1)

Review and recommend action to the board of commissioners concerning applications of rezonings and special uses under the provisions of this chapter.

(2)

Review, and render decisions concerning variances; and, as well as recommend action to the board of commissioners concerning variances when applicable (such as a development proposal for rezoning and variance) and amendments to this chapter.

(3)

Conduct public hearings as required under the provisions of this chapter.

(4)

Propose amendments to this chapter.

(5)

Provide general information concerning the application and administration of this chapter.

(6)

Provide review and recommendations concerning appeals of actions of its decisions to the board of commissioners.

(Res. of 4-7-2023(1); Ord. of 9-18-2025(1), Exh. A, § 50)

The board of commissioners has the authority and responsibility to provide the following services:

(1)

Render official decisions concerning the recommendations of the planning commission, in relation to actions within the scope of this chapter.

(2)

Hear and decide appeals of actions of the planning commission.

(3)

Establish fees for actions, permits, or services under this chapter.

(4)

Conduct public hearings related to the administration of this chapter.

(5)

Require special measures to separate the use from surrounding uses, to minimize the offensive nature of the activity or prevent a violation of state or local law. In such cases, the commission may require conditions of zoning including, but not limited to, buffers, screens, barriers, greater setbacks, or other measures to appropriately ameliorate that use.

(6)

Provide for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

(7)

Conduct public hearings related to county-initiated land use amendments.

(Res. of 4-7-2023(1); Ord. of 9-18-2025(1), Exh. A, § 50)