§ 2.36.020. Powers and duties.

The department shall:

A.

Encourage and promote the sound use of the natural and human resources of the borough so as to assist in establishing a balanced and dynamic economy and an orderly pattern of resource development consistent with the public interest, in cooperation with the planning commission;

B.

Assist the planning commission in the formulation of a continuing program for economic development and for promotion, planning and research which will encourage economic development of the borough;

C.

Conduct research studies on subjects relating to planning and zoning and cooperate with planning and zoning officials of the United States, the state of Alaska and its political subdivisions, and private research organizations, in research and investigations to carry out its functions;

D.

Provide factual information for prospective industrial, commercial, agricultural and tourism investors in the borough and collect and disseminate information concerning the agricultural, historical, industrial, governmental, recreational and other economic advantages and attractions of the borough which are useful in the promotion of tourism, commerce and industry;

E.

Receive for the borough from agencies and instrumentalities of the United States or other public or private sources, gifts, grants or other aids that facilitate the provisions of this chapter, as authorized by the assembly;

F.

Administer and enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the borough and the regulations and orders of the planning commission;

G.

Provide administrative, investigative, research and other executive services to the planning commission;

H.

Make such surveys, maps, plans and reports as directed by the commission under the supervision of the mayor;

I.

Review applications for zoning changes, appeals and exceptions, plats, replats, and other matters submitted to the planning commission and submit to the commission its recommendations therewith;

J.

Do all other things and exercise all other powers of a like or similar nature necessary or appropriate in the carrying out of the planning and zoning function of the borough;

K.

Oversee the geographic information systems division.

(Ord. No. 2011-17, § 3, 6-7-11)