The authority to implement the provisions of this chapter shall be vested in the department of public works. The director of the department of public works may, with the concurrence of the director, delegate any portion of the authority vested in the department of public works under this chapter relating to development permit processing to the department of planning and development services, if the director of public works determines that the delegation will improve delivery of services in the development permitting process or serve the public health, safety, and welfare. In delegating such authority, the director of the department of public works may reserve the right of final decision. (Added by Ord. 05-116, Nov. 21, 2005, Eff date Dec. 18, 2005; Amended by Ord. 16-010, June 1, 2016, Eff date June 15, 2016).