ORD 2017-10 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2017-10
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, although the City has, consistent with the general laws of this
State, conducted planning responsibilities within the City and has City Employees devoted
specifically to planning; and,
WHEREAS, the City has not previously formally established the Department
of Planning by ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially
establish the Department of Planning and Development and have said Department be
included under Chapter 2 of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended by including the
following as a portion of said Code:
ARTICLE "XII". Department of Planning and Development; Director
of Department of Planning and Development; duties of Department and
Director.
Sec. 2-270. Establishment of Department of Planning and Development;
Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Planning and Development. The
Department shall provide advice and technical expertise to citizens, elected
officials, appointed boards and commissions, and City Departments assisting
in understanding and addressing key community issues and priorities. The
Department shall encourage sound and ethical planning principles that
promote rational, economical and environmentally efficient use of land
allowing North Augusta to grow in a manner consistent with the goals of the
community.
Sec. 2-271. Establishment of office and appointment of Director.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Director of
Planning and Development who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon
recommendation of the City Administrator.
Sec. 2-271. Control and management of Department.
The Director shall be responsible for the administration and
management of the Department and shall report directly to the City
Administrator in connection with such administrative duties.
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Sec. 2-272. Duties of Department of Planning and Development and
Director generally.
The Department under the direction of the Director shall:
(1) Develop, maintain and implement the North Augusta Comprehensive
Plan.
(2) Manage all applications for land subdivision and development within
the City limits, develop, maintain and implement the North Augusta
Development Code.
(3) Maintain the Official Zoning Map, respond to day to day community
zoning inquiries and manage the map amendment process.
(4) Compile and analyze population, housing, employment and other data
from the U.S. Census and state and local resources.
(5) Solicit, analyze and publish information related to urban planning and
land use topics.
Sec. 2-273. Staffing Planning Commission and Board of Zoning
Appeals.
The Department provides staff support to the Planning Commission
and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Sec. 2-274. Approval Authority During Times of Absence of Planning
Director.
(1) The Planning Director is specifically authorized to designate a person
to exercise the authority of the Planning Director at times when the
Planning Director is unavailable as a result of physical absence from
the office. In order for such designation of authority to be effective,
the Planning Director would need to provide written authorization,
setting forth the specific dates that the designee would have such
authority.
(2) In the event of the vacancy in the position of Planning Director, the
City Administrator is authorized to designate a person to exercise the
authority of the Planning Director. In order for such designation of
authority to be effective, the City Administrator would need to
provide written authorization, setting forth the specific dates that the
designee would have such authority.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
third and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent
of such conflict, hereby repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS 6. DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2017.
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SECOND READING: J ' / 0/7 ROBERT A.PETTIT, MAYOR
THIRD READING: y07 ATTEST:
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