A. Authority. The director of community development shall have the authority granted under the planning, zoning, and development laws of the state of California. Whenever an administrative power is granted to, or an administrative duty imposed upon, the planning commission, the commission may instruct the director of community development to exercise such administrative duty.

B. Recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council. Review and make recommendations to the planning commission and the city council on all planning applications, land use and planning issues, zoning interpretations, and other activities as may be directed by the city council, the planning commission, or the city manager.

C. Record and Maintain. Maintain the zoning code, zoning map, and records of zoning actions and interpretations.

D. Administrative Functions. Conduct administrative functions authorized by the zoning code, including distribution and receipt of permit applications and corresponding fees, application review and public noticing, determination and issuance of administrative permits, and approvals as listed on Table 20.84-1 and preparation of staff reports.

E. Public Participation. Provide information to the public and facilitate public participation on planning matters.

F. Enforcement. The director of community development shall be responsible for the enforcement of the zoning code. The director of community development may serve notice requiring the removal of any structure or use in violation of the zoning code on the owner or authorized agent, on a tenant, or on an architect, builder, contractor, or other person who commits or participates in any violation. The director of community development may call upon the city attorney or city prosecutor to institute necessary legal proceedings to enforce the provisions of the zoning code, and the city attorney or city prosecutor is authorized to institute appropriate actions to that end. The director of community development may call upon the building official, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, or the Los Angeles County Fire Department and their authorized agents to assist in the enforcement of the zoning code.

G. Other Powers and Duties. Exercise other powers and duties as are prescribed by state law or local ordinance, or as directed by the city council. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).