Sec. 38-186. Duties of Development Review Committee.
A.The DRC shall be responsible for formulating Conditions of Approval and other recommendations on all projects other than minor projects approved over the counter by the Community Development Department. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022)
B.Where an application must be approved by the Planning Commission or Community Development Director at public hearing, the DRC shall conduct an initial review and submit its conditions and recommendations to the Planning Commission or Community Development Director prior to the hearings. The DRC shall then conduct a final review of the project plans following action by the Planning Commission or Community Development Director prior to issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012)
C. Required Conditions.The DRC shall ensure that the following exist or will be provided:
1.Necessary street improvements to control and provide for traffic movement arising from the development;
2.Safe pedestrian movement on or adjoining the property;
3.Safe and sanitary control of surface drainage on or adjoining the property; and
4.Attractive and sanitary provisions for refuse storage and disposal.
D.The Chief Building Inspector shall withhold final approval and acceptance of, and final clearance of, public utility connections to any structure until final DRC approval is granted and all of the applicable conditions of DRC approval are met.
E. Deferred Improvements.If, because of special or unusual circumstances, an applicant believes that the construction of improvements required by the DRC should be deferred, the applicant may apply to the DRC for the deferment of construction. Upon receipt of the application, the DRC shall determine whether deferment of construction is warranted and may grant up to one year for completion of required improvements. A one-year extension may be granted for hardship. If a deferment is granted, the applicant shall furnish a performance bond, cash deposit, or similar guarantee acceptable to the City, to insure that the work will be performed.
F. Building Permit Issuance.No building permits shall be issued until final plans of projects subject to review by the DRC have been submitted to and approved by members of the DRC.
G. Occupancy.No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until all improvements required by the Development Review Committee have been constructed or satisfactory guarantee furnished for their construction.
H. Appeal.The decisions of the DRC may be appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission. (Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)