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Article 2: Administration
Section 2.2. Review Authorities
2.2.1. Town Staff
Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-3
(6) To interpret the provisions of this Ordinance in accordance with the standards in
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
and a Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy (Section .
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 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.