A. Preparation and implementation of the budget for the department;

B. Formulate and recommend comprehensive goals on planning;

C. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relative to environmental issues;

D. Direct preparation and review of environmental impact statements and technical reports and determine final action on environmental issues;

E. Act as the city’s responsible official for SEPA compliance;

F. Provide staff to support the planning commission and hearing examiner;

G. Coordinate with departments to ensure departmental plans are consistent with the comprehensive plan;

H. Coordinate with departments regarding developer plans to ensure the ability to provide required services to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare;

I. Represent city on regional issues;

J. Coordinate with other jurisdictions and agencies;

K. Develop and maintain the comprehensive plan, sub-area plans, and economic development plans and policies;

L. Provide lead in annexation issues;

M. Develop and maintain the zoning ordinance;

N. Ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act;

O. Oversee process for new developments and land use applications, and issue decisions as specified in this code;

P. Foster public/private partnerships in commercial areas;

Q. Attract new business and development and support the growth and development needs of existing businesses;

R. Coordinate economic activity with transportation and land use policies;

S. Develop, implement and evaluate an ongoing tourism marketing plan; and

T. To the extent not already required under subsections (A) through (S) of this section, implement the policies and actions stated in Ordinance No. 2320, Section 1, under 2.XX.010, “Economic Development Policies and Actions,” Subparts A through O, passed by the city council on February 21, 2001, and incorporated herein by this reference. A copy of Ordinance No. 2320 shall be kept on file with the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 3381 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3257 § 2, 2017)