Springdale City Zoning Code
ADMINISTRATION ROLES
AND AUTHORITY
§ 153.150 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this section is to identify the authority of the review and decision-making bodies in the development review procedures established in the Development Review Procedures section.
(Ord. 4-2016, passed 3-2-16)
§ 153.151 SUMMARY TABLE OF REVIEW BODIES.
Table 151-1: Summary Table of Review Bodies summarizes the review and decision-making responsibilities of the entities that have roles in procedures set forth in the Development Review Procedures section. Other duties and responsibilities of the entities are set forth in subsequent sections.
H = Hearing (Public Hearing Required) M = Meeting (Public Meeting Required) R = Review and/or Recommendation | D = Decision (Responsible for Final Decision) A = Appeal (Authority to Hear/Decide Appeals) | |||||
Procedure |
Section Reference | City Council
|
Planning Commission
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Board of Zoning Appeals
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Building Official
| |
H = Hearing (Public Hearing Required) M = Meeting (Public Meeting Required) R = Review and/or Recommendation | D = Decision (Responsible for Final Decision) A = Appeal (Authority to Hear/Decide Appeals) | |||||
Procedure |
Section Reference | City Council
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Planning Commission
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Board of Zoning Appeals
|
Building Official
| |
Zoning Text or Map Amendments | H-D | H-R | R | |||
Development Plan Review | M-D | A | R | |||
Conditional Use Permits | H-D | A | R | |||
Determination of Similar Uses | A | D1 | ||||
Variances | H-D | R | ||||
Appeals | H-D | R | ||||
Planned Unit Development - Zone Map Amendment and Preliminary Development Plan | 153.255(F)(1) | H-D | H-R | R | ||
Planned Unit Development - Final Development Plan | 153.255(F)(5) | A | M-D | R | ||
Planned Unit Development - Major Modification | 153.255
(H)( 1) | H-D | H-R | R | ||
Planned Unit Development - Minor Modification | 153.255
(H)
(2) | A | M-D | R | ||
T-District Zone Map Amendment and Preliminary Development Plan | 153.256(F)(1) | H-D | H-R | R | ||
T-District Final Development Plan | 153.256(F)(5) | A | M-D | R | ||
T-District Major Modification | 153.256(G)(1) | H-D | H-R | R | ||
T-District Minor Modification | 153.256(G)(2) | A | M-D | R | ||
Route 4 Corridor Review District Plan | 153.257(I) | M-D | A | R | ||
1 The building official shall consult with the chair of the planning commission when making this decision. | ||||||
(Ord. 4-2016, passed 3-2-16; Am. Ord. 04-2020, passed 1-15-20)
§ 153.152 CITY COUNCIL.
In addition to any other authority granted to City Council by charter, ordinance, or state law, City Council shall have the following powers and duties related to this code:
(A) Initiate, hear, review, and make decisions related to amendments to this code.
(B) Initiate, hear, review, and make decisions related to amendments to the zoning map.
(C) Review and make decisions related to planned unit development and T-District preliminary development plan applications.
(D) Hear, review, and make decisions on appeals of denied final T-District and planned unit development plans.
(E) Review and make decisions related to major modifications to planned unit development and T-District plans.
(F) Appoint members of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and any additional appointments of members to boards that may be created.
(Ord. 4-2016, passed 3-2-16)
§ 153.153 PLANNING COMMISSION.
The Planning Commission, created by City Charter with two of its members being appointed by City Council and three by the Mayor, shall have the following powers and duties related to this code:
(A) Hear, initiate, review, and make recommendations related to amendments to this code.
(B) Hear, initiate, review, and make recommendations related to amendments to the zoning map.
(C) Review and make recommendations related to planned unit development and T-District preliminary development plan applications.
(D) Review and make decisions related to planned unit development and T-District final development plan applications.
(E) Review and make recommendations related to major modifications to planned unit development and T-District plans.
(F) Review and make decisions related to minor modifications to planned unit development and T-District plans.
(G) Review and make decisions on development plan applications.
(H) Review and make decisions on conditional use permits.
(I) Perform all other duties and functions as provided by the Springdale City Charter.
(J) Perform any other responsibilities as established by this code.
(Ord. 4-2016, passed 3-2-16)
§ 153.154 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS.
The Board of Zoning Appeals, created by City Charter with two members being appointed by City Council, two by the Mayor, and one by the Planning Commission, shall have the following powers and duties prescribed by City Charter and this code:
(A) Hear, review, and make decisions on applications to vary the terms of this code.
(B) Hear, review, and make decisions on administrative appeals.
(C) Hear, review, and make decisions on Planning Commission appeals.
(Ord. 4-2016, passed 3-2-16)
§ 153.155 THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.
The Building Official or Building Inspector or his authorized agent may:
(A) Make lawful entrance upon any premises or property in order to inspect for violations of this code or for conformance of a building or use to a zoning certificate or certificate of occupancy.
(B) Order in writing the remedying, within such reasonable time as is determined by the Building Official, of any condition found to exist in violation of any provisions of this code.
(C) Forward findings of fact as to alleged violations of this code to the City Prosecutor.
(D) Issue all permits and certificates in accordance with the requirements of this code.
(E) Receive all applications and accompanying required plans and information and take such action on, or forward such material to the appropriate authority.
(Ord. 4-2016, passed 3-2-16)