JOB SUMMARY:  This position manages the provision of professional planning support for a variety of city development activities.

MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as technical advisor to the Planning Commission on city planning and development matters; recommends projects and programs. Directs and coordinates the implementation of the city’s master plan and in the coordination of public interests and with the needs of the private sector in the development and enforcement of land development policies.  Reviews and evaluates all proposed subdivision layouts, preliminary plans, site plans, and subdivision construction plans for compliance the regulations, ordinances, and plan requirements; reviews and evaluates apartment site plans and other projects.  Prepares a variety of regular and special reports; prepares planning recommendations for consideration by the Development Review Team, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.  Manages major projects or particularly complex planning problems; coordinates preparation, review, and implementation of planning work with other city departments, property owners, neighborhood associations, developers, and other jurisdictions.  Researches zoning and subdivision topics; formulates zoning and subdivision policy; drafts amendments to the zoning ordinance, zoning maps, and subdivision regulations.  Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to public officials, boards and committees, private organizations, and the general public.  Assists in the preparation of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission agenda minutes and public notices.  Reviews annexation, subdivision, and zoning matters; consults with and advises applicants; oversees the notification and review process; prepares and maintains maps and documents for Zoning Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council action. Plans, supervises, participates in the development and updating of the city’s comprehensive plan and other planning studies and special projects.   Performs related duties.

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