HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3855 ORDINANCE NO. 3855
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING
CHAPTER 2.32 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.33 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.32 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
SECTION 2. Chapter 2.33 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended by
amending the following sections:
2.33.010 Department established. There is hereby created the Department of Planning and Building of
the City of Huntington Beach. (3550-5/02)
2.33.020 Director--Appointment. The Director of Planning and Building shall be the head of the
department and such Director shall be appointed by the City Administrator, subject to approval by a
majority vote of the full City Council. (3550-5/02)
2.33.030 Department Objectives. The objectives of the Department shall be as follows: (3550-
5/02)
(a) Provide long-range data analysis and comprehensive planning, including statistical
research, neighborhood planning and analysis, special projects, and methods of
implementing plans and programs; (3550-5/02)
(b) Administer ongoing and continuing planning and zoning functions, including
administration of zoning and subdivision ordinances; (3550-5/02)
(c) Provide services to developers and investors to assist in facilitating development or to
encourage new development in accordance with policies of the City Council; (3550-5/02)
(d) Administer and enforce laws, ordinances, regulations and programs related to housing,
zoning and property maintenance; (3550-5/02)
(e) Provide staff services and support to the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator,
Design Review Board, Environmental Board, Subdivision Committee, Environmental
Assessment Committee, and other committees, subcommittees, boards and
commissions pertaining to planning; and (3550-5/02)
(f) Administer and enforce state and local construction regulations to protect the health and
safety of the community. (3548-5/02)
(g) Utilize automation to improve the access to information and services. (3548-5/02)
(h) Provide plan review and inspection services in a professional, flexible and equitable
manner. (3548-5/02)
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(i) Perform such other related duties as shall be required by law, ordinance or the City
Administrator. (3550-5/02)
2.33.040 Director--Powers and duties.
(a) The Director of Planning and Building shall be responsible for the administration and
enforcement of appropriate sections of Titles 8, 15 and 17 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code, the City of Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, and
California Labor Code Section 6404.5 (smoking in closed places of employment). (3550-
5/02)
(b) In addition to the foregoing, the Director of Planning and Building shall perform other acts or
duties, not inconsistent with the City Charter, as may be required by the City Council or the
laws of the state of California. (3550-5/02)
(c) Whenever in this code, the Huntington Beach, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or any
resolution, adopted by the City Council, reference is made to the Department of Planning or the
Director of such department, such references shall mean the Department of Planning and
Building and the Director of Planning and Building. (3550-5/02)
(d) Whenever in this code, the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach,
or any resolution, adopted by the City Council, reference is made to the Department of
Building & Safety and/or the Director of such department, such references shall mean the
Department of Planning and Building and the Director of Planning and Building. (3548-5/02)
2.33.050 Appointment of Subordinates. The Director, with the approval of the City
Administrator, shall appoint all other officers, assistants, deputies and employees of the
Department of Planning and Building. (3550-5/02)
SECTION 3. All other provisions of Chapter 2.33 not amended herein shall remain in full
force and effect.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 19 t h day of January , 2010
ATTEST:
INI N AP R
City Clerk
REVIE ND APPROVED: Director of H an Resources
Pt3rYdministrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ci y Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on December 21,2009, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on January 19,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on January 28,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
A Joan L. Flynn,Ci1y Clerk NY Clerk and ex-offici Jerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California