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The Planning & Zoning Administrator serves as the operational lead for the City\'s planning and zoning functions, overseeing daily administration of land use regulations, long-range planning initiatives, and development review processes. This position exercises professional judgment in interpreting and applying the City\'s zoning, subdivision, and floodplain regulations, and serves as the primary staff liaison to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Site Plan Review Committee. The Administrator works closely with the Director of Community Development on policy development and strategic planning efforts, and represents the Department in direct engagement with residents, developers, contractors, and other governmental agencies. This position supervises the Planning Technician and plays a supporting role in the City\'s broader economic development activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

Assists Director of Community Development with the operation of the

Community Development Department, including but not limited to: long-range planning, zoning, subdivision and site plan review

Administers the Citys planning and zoning activities and compliance

on a daily and long-term basis, including the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, floodplain ordinance, and other land use regulations.

Provides Staff support to various boards, committees, and

commissions, including but not limited to: City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Site Plan Review Committee, including the preparation of agendas for meetings and maintenance of records

Leads the review and issuance of zoning permits, as well as

applications for subdivision, site plan review, and floodplain processes

Performs regular analysis and research and provides written and oral

interpretations of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Floodplain Regulations and Site Plan Review Standards for Boards & Committees and the general public

Leads the review, amendment, adoption and enforcement of the Zoning

and Subdivision Regulations, Site Plan Review Standards, Comprehensive Plan, and other related community planning activities

Implements recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan and other

long-range planning studies

Initiates appropriate legal action on the basis of finding of

violations of the zoning regulations and assists the City Prosecuting Attorney in abatement of violations

Reviews sites for compliance and provides written record of zoning

and site plan related activities

Supervises the Planning Technician including training and delegation

of responsibilities.

Makes employment related decisions involving the hiring, discipline,

and status changes; including performance reviews of subordinate employee

Assists with the Citys economic development efforts

Performs other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of physical design, the way in which cities function and

the principles and practices of urban planning

Knowledge of the legal foundation for land use and subdivision

regulations

Knowledge of economic development principles and concepts

Knowledge of the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in

planning and zoning applications

Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and

statistical information, and to prepare technical reports.

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and

weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems

Ability to communicate complex regulatory information to diverse

audiences, includingresidents, developers, and elected officials,

Skill in preparing and publicly presenting staff reports

Skill in firm yet courteous and tactful communications in customer

service

Ability to solve problems using a balance of technical competence,

creativity and research

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to express or exchange ideas visually, verbally or in

writing. Must be able to drive, and physically examine work sites. Periodically involves physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push objects (50 lb. or less), and bending, stooping, and reaching.

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