1.030 Responsibility for Administration.
A. Responsible bodies and individuals. This Zoning Ordinance shall be administered by: the Petaluma City Council, hereafter referred to as the "Council;" the Planning Commission, referred to as the "Commission;" the Community Development Director, referred to as the "Director;" and the Petaluma Community Development Department, hereafter referred to as the "Department." This Zoning Ordinance may refer to these bodies and individuals individually and collectively as the "review authority." See also Chapter 24 (Administrative Procedures).
B. Exercise of discretion. If a provision of this Zoning Ordinance allows a review authority to exercise discretion in the application of a specific standard or requirement, but does not identify specific criteria for a decision, the following criteria shall be used in exercising discretion:
1. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance;
2. The exercise of discretion will act to ensure the compatibility of the proposed project with its site, surrounding properties, and the community; and
3. The decision is consistent with the General Plan.