Boards, Commissions and Administrative Agencies
3.5 Development Review Board3.5.1 CreationThe Development Review Board (DRB) is the technical planning agency for the City of Durham and Durham County and is responsible for the application of this ordinance where specified and for the approval or recommendation of land use and development proposals in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.
3.5.2 MembershipThe DRB shall consist of:
| A. | General members who shall be the City-County Planning Director, the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Director, the City Transportation Director and the Durham Planning Commission Chairperson. General members shall be eligible to vote on all matters at issue. | |
| B. | City members who shall be the Engineer representing the City and the Inspection Services Director. City members shall be eligible to vote on matters located within the City or the Urban Growth Area. | |
| C. | County members shall be the Engineer representing the County, the Environmental Health Director, and the Inspections Director. County members shall be eligible to vote on matters betweent Durham City Limits and the Urban Growth Area and matters beyond the Urban Growth Area. | |
| D. | A representative of the NC Department of Transportation District Engineer's staff may also serve but may vote only on matters requiring NC Department of Transportation approval. | |
| E. | A roster of DRB members will be maintained in the Planning Department and available for public review. An alternate may serve in a member's absence and have the same powers and duties as the regular member. |
The DRB shall elect officers. A City-County Planning staff member shall serve as clerk to the DRB and shall have the authority to stamp and sign approved plans. The clerk shall maintain accurate records of the proceedings. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure within the provisions of the NCGS. Meetings shall be held at least twice monthly and more frequently if felt necessary by the Board.
3.5.4 Powers and Duties
The DRB shall have the following powers and duties:
| A. | Provide review of land use and development proposals (site plans etc.) with approval of certain plans and recommendations to Governing Bodies on other plans as specified in Section 17. | |
| B. | Monitor existing ordinances, adopted plans and development standards and recommend changes in order to improve planning and development within the jurisdiction. | |
| C. | Review revisions to development proposals for approval or recommendation to Governing Bodies. | |
| D. | Recommend installation of street and utility improvements related to development proposals. | |
| E. | Perform other duties as directed by the Governing Bodies. |
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