§ 33-1.27. Planning director.

In addition to the responsibilities established in the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the planning director shall have the responsibility and authority to administer and enforce certain provisions of this UDC, as stated herein, including, but not limited to, the following powers and duties:

(1)

Provide written reports and recommendations to the parish council, PAB, and Old Metairie Commission stating whether the proposed plan amendment or land use action requiring council approval is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan and conforms with this UDC.

(2)

Act as a liaison to other agencies and organizations in UDC matters under the authority of the planning director.

(3)

Where meaning or applicability is unclear, render interpretations to provisions of this UDC related to the comprehensive plan, the future land use map, the zoning map, subdivisions, conditional use permits, site plans where required by a zoning district, landscaping standards applicable to private property, and zoning text, supplemental conditions, and development standards when applicable to a zoning district or land use that requires site plan review by the planning department, except those responsibilities assigned to the public works director, inspection and code enforcement director, or property maintenance zoning/quality of life director.

(4)

Keep a record of all transactions, correspondence, and actions pertaining to the administration of provisions of this UDC under the authority of the planning director.

(5)

Waive information requirements of this UDC under the authority of the planning director if the provisions can be accomplished without such information, or require additional information if it is reasonable and necessary for a recommendation or decision.

(6)

Review rezonings; conditional uses; concept, development, or site plans; preliminary and final subdivision plats; and any other matters before the LURTC for conformance with this UDC; make written recommendations to the LURTC; and make written findings and recommendations that incorporate all LURTC recommendations to the OMC, PAB and parish council, if council approval is required.

(7)

Review, approve, and record minor subdivisions and site, building, and landscaping plans or elevations required by zoning district standards or this UDC that permit ministerial discretion and approval for conformance with this UDC after considering LURTC recommendations.

(8)

Review and approve conveyances and plat or plan adjustments or corrections for conformance with this UDC after considering LURTC recommendations.

(9)

Make determinations of the official zoning, future land use, or lot designation of properties within the unincorporated areas of the parish.

(10)

Make such surveys, analyses, researches, inquiries, special studies, text or map studies, and reports as are authorized or requested by the parish council, administration, or planning advisory board or initiated by the planning director.

(11)

Administer and enforce the landscaping provisions of this UDC.

(12)

Facilitate and assist in the activities of the planning advisory board and Old Metairie Commission and provide technical recommendations to these boards.

(13)

If the planning director finds that any provision of this UDC under her authority is being violated, the planning director shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering action necessary to correct it.

(14)

To remedy a violation of this UDC, the planning director shall:

a.

Order the discontinuance of the illegal activity; and

b.

Take any other action authorized by this UDC, this Code, or the parish council to ensure compliance and to prevent violation of its provisions, including action pursuant to Chapter 2.5 administrative adjudication of public health, housing, fire code, environmental and historic district violations of this code.

(15)

Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the parish council or administration.

(Ord. No. 24989 , § I, 8-12-15; Ord. No. 25405 , § 7, 8-9-17; Ord. No. 25621 , § 1, 8-8-18)