§ 3.10. Community Development Department.

(a)

Creation. There is hereby created the Community Development Department, an administrative department of the municipal government under the general supervision of the City Manager.

(b)

Director of Community Development. There is hereby established the position of Director of Community Development, an administrative officer, who shall be appointed by, removed by and responsible to the City Manager. The Director shall be the chief building official for the City of Elmhurst and shall have among his duties the application and enforcement of the Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. The Director and his authorized agents shall inspect all buildings or structures in the process of construction, repair, remodeling, moving or demolition, to see that the provisions of the aforesaid codes and other ordinances and laws are complied with and that such work relating thereto is prosecuted safely. The Director and his authorized agents, in the discharge of their duties, shall have the right to enter, or enter upon, any building, structure or premises at any reasonable time, upon presentation of proper credentials.

(c)

Divisions and Sections. The Director shall create such divisions and sections as he deems necessary for the functioning of the department.

(d)

Functions. The Community Development Department shall (1) coordinate the activities of City government dealing with the development, conservation, use and redevelopment of property in the City and the contiguous unincorporated area, (2) administer and enforce ordinances related to building codes, plumbing and electrical codes, property maintenance codes, life safety codes, nuisances, zoning and subdivisions, (3) recommend such modifications of the Comprehensive Plan as seem necessary, (4) promote the realization of the plan, (5) provide secretarial and reporting services to the various boards and commissions responsible for City planning matters, (6) assist the boards and commissions in planning and zoning matters by furnishing and reviewing existing land use, comprehensive plans and policies of the City Council which might affect the area in question solely on the basis of presenting factual evidence, (7) represent the Council in planning and zoning matters in presentation of the City's position before various commissions and boards where the City has a specific interest in obtaining a particular zoning or use for City purposes.

(e)

Annual Report. The Community Development Department shall file an annual report with the City Manager, no later than December 31 of each year, covering the activities of all divisions and boards and commissions related to the department. This report shall include recommendations for future programs and budget considerations.

(f)

Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan shall consist of a statement of goals and policies, regarding the physical redevelopment of the City, a land use plan, a transportation plan, a community facilities plan, and a capital improvement funding program. Such parts of the Comprehensive Plan as may be adopted by the Council in the manner prescribed in the Illinois Municipal Code shall become the Official Comprehensive Plan and will be advisory, not regulatory.

(2/5/96)