Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - June 2017
Article 2: Administration Section 2.2. Review Authorities 2.2.1. Town Staff
(6) To interpret the provisions of this Ordinance in accordance with the standards in Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions; and (7) To provide expertise and technical assistance to the Town’s review and decision-making bodies on request.
(Ord. No. 2014-051, 11/10/2014)
C. Building Official
General The Building Official is the Town official responsible for reviewing building plans for compliance with the Building Code, including review and deciding applications for a Building Permit (2.5.13) and a Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy (Section 2.5.14).
Powers and Duties
In addition to the powers authorized by the Building Code, the Building Official shall have the following powers and duties under this Ordinance: a. To participate in the review of development applications as a member of the Development Review Committee; b. To assist the Planning Director in establishing requirements for the contents and format of development applications reviewed under this Ordinance, on request; c. To assist the Planning Director in developing and maintaining an administrative manual, on request;
d. To assist in enforcing this Ordinance in accordance with Article 10: Enforcement; and
e. To provide expertise and technical assistance to the Town’s review and decision-making bodies on request.
D. Development Review Committee
General The Development Review Committee (DRC) is an advisory group of Town staff members and outside agencies (as necessary) who meet to review and comment on major development applications and discuss other matters related to the Town’s review and management of development.
Powers and Duties
a. Review of Development Applications
The Development Review Committee shall have the review authority and responsibilities shown in Table 2.3, Summary of Development Review Procedures.
b. Other Powers and Duties
The Development Review Committee shall have the following additional powers and duties under this Ordinance: (1) To assist the Planning Director in developing and maintaining an administrative manual, on request; (2) To provide expertise and technical assistance to the Town’s review and decision-making bodies on request; and
(3) To review and comment on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Morrisville, NC
June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance
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