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13 <br /> Article 1: Administration <br /> Section 1.5:Planning Department <br /> 1.4.2 Conditions on Authority <br /> When rendering decisions on the approval of development projects,the interpretation of this <br /> Ordinance,or the issuance of permits,the Planning Director shall determine if the application is <br /> consistent with the requirements of this Ordinance and issue all appropriate permits or other <br /> approvals. The following limitations apply: <br /> (A) Issuance of a permit authorizing the excavation,construction,moving,alteration,or use <br /> of land shall in no case be construed as waiving any provision of this Ordinance. <br /> (B) Under no circumstances is the Planning Director permitted to grant exceptions to the <br /> actual meaning of any clause,standard,or regulation contained in this Ordinance to <br /> any person making application to excavate,construct,move,alter,or use either <br /> building,structures or land. <br /> (C) Under no circumstances is the Planning Director permitted to make changes to this <br /> Ordinance or to vary the terms of this Ordinance in carrying out assigned duties. <br /> (D) The Planning Director shall issue a permit when an applicant demonstrates that the <br /> standards established by this Ordinance are complied with regardless of whether the <br /> use of the permit would violate contractual or other arrangements(including, but not by <br /> way of limitation, restrictive covenants)among private parties. <br /> (E) The Planning Director shall revoke a zoning compliance permit if it is found to be <br /> issued in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance,or if the conditions as <br /> stated on the permit are not carried out. <br /> (F) If an application for a permit is disapproved,the Planning Director shall state in writing <br /> the cause for such disapproval. <br /> (G) The Planning Director shall issue a Stop Work Order pursuant to Article 9 of this <br /> Ordinance if it is determined that irreparable injury will occur if an alleged violation is <br /> not terminated immediately. <br /> 1.4.3 Conflicts of Interest!-'' <br /> Neither the Planning Director,nor any County staff member,shall make a final decision on an <br /> administrative decision pursuant to this Ordinance if the outcome of the decision would have a <br /> direct,substantial,and readily identified financial impact on the Planning Director,or staff <br /> member,or if the applicant or other person subject to that decision is a person with whom the <br /> Planning Director,or staff member,has a close familial,business,or other associational <br /> relationship. <br /> SECTION 1.5: PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> 1.5.1 Duties and Responsibilities <br /> The Planning Department is an administrative department of the County Government headed by <br /> the Planning Director. The Planning Department shall have, under the authority of the Planning <br /> Director,the following responsibilities in relation to this Ordinance: <br /> (A) The administration and enforcement of the Ordinance. <br /> (B) The issuance of any required permits and certificates as authorized by this Ordinance. <br /> (C) Administrative,technical and professional support to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and any advisory committee set <br /> up hereunder. <br /> (D) The preparation of written staff reports and recommendations on all proposed <br /> amendments to this Ordinance,applications of approval of Special Uses,appliGatiGRs <br /> 11 Adoption of conflict of interest standards are now required,pursuant to NCGS 160D-109. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 1-11 <br />