For the purposes of this title, the administrator shall have the following responsibility and authority:

1. Advise interested persons regarding zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions.
   
2. Notify the public and interested media as required by law.
   
3. Advise applicants regarding required applications and ordinance compliance.
   
4. Administer and issue land use and development permits, notifications and similar administrative duties.
   
5. Investigate possible violations of this title and take the actions necessary and appropriate to remedy such violations.
   
6. Assist the planning and zoning commission and council in implementing the provisions of this title.
   
7. Any employee or agent designated by the Mayor of the City of St. Anthony may act on behalf of the city concerning any matter or proceeding arising out of this title.
   

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 2, 2-26-2015)

1. The planning and zoning commission as established by Chapter 2.44 SAMC shall be responsible for performing the duties set forth in the local land use planning act and for fulfilling the duties of the commission as set forth in this title.
   
2. In addition to those activities where the local land use planning act or this title has assigned responsibility to make recommendations to the council, the planning and zoning commission shall have decision-making authority, subject to appeal to the council, concerning the following matters:
   
   1. Special use permits.
      
   2. Variances.
      
   3. Appeals from decisions by the administrator solely concerning associated conditions and approval or denial of permits authorized or required by this title.
      
   4. Applications expressly requiring commission approval by this or other ordinances.
      
3. The commission shall carry out the following responsibilities concerning matters of planning and community development:
   
   1. Initiate or review proposed amendments to this title and conduct periodic reviews of all land use and development ordinances.
      
   2. Initiate or review proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan and to conduct a periodic review of the comprehensive plan.
      
   3. Review all proposed amendments to this title and provide recommendations to the council.
      
   4. Review all proposed subdivision plats and other actions authorized by this title and, where applicable, provide recommendations to the council.
      

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 2, 2-26-2015)

1. An appeal is a request challenging a land use decision or interpretation of the zoning ordinance by the administrator, the planning and zoning commission or a hearing examiner if one should be employed. Fees governing appeals must be paid and the specific legal basis for appeals must be stated in writing before an appeal will be deemed accepted for consideration. Appeals will follow the procedures specified below. An appeal that has not been perfected by payment of fees or statement of issues may be dismissed in the sound discretion of the council.
   
2. Appeals of final decisions made by the planning and zoning commission or hearing examiner shall be heard by the council according to the city's public hearings procedures. Any such appeal shall include the specific legal basis for appeal and the result sought through the appellate process. Employing whatever procedures it deems appropriate in accordance with its procedures resolution, the council will render a written, reasoned decision that will be communicated to the appellant and/or applicant as required by law.
   
3. Appeals of decisions made by the administrator shall be heard before the planning and zoning commission following public hearings procedures. Any such appeal shall include the specific legal basis for appeal and the result sought through the appellate process. Employing whatever procedures it deems appropriate in accordance with its procedures, the planning and zoning commission should render a written, reasoned decision that will be communicated to the appellant and/or applicant as required by law.
   

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 2, 2-26-2015)