Provides oversight over the permit and plan review process, ensures permits are received, processed, reviewed, and issued within the approved policies and timelines; provides general oversight to staff and contractors responsible for intake and review of permits and plan reviews and all other duties as required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
§ Responsible for tracking and reporting performance measures to the City Manager, City Council, and the general public
§ Suggests improvements for streamlining the review process to the City Manager and City Council
§ Performs plan review for commercial site plans, landscape plans, lighting plans, architectural elevations, and residential subdivision plats
§ Assists in processing and reviewing variance, rezoning, annexation, and special use permit requests
§ Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service; provides general information to citizens, developers, staff, and elected and appointed officials regarding planning-related matters
§ Ensures website, brochures, applications, and other sources of information pertaining to planning and development initiatives are prepared, posted, and up to date
§ Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, and Land Development Ordinance
§ Assists the City Manager and Mayor and Council in maintaining the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements, and other special plans as they arise
§ Researches and prepares updates to the City’s Zoning and Land Development Ordinance
§ Coordinates the maintenance and on-going enhancement of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS)
§ Provides interpretation and assistance to ensure proper code enforcement
§ Performs landscape inspections for non-residential projects
§ Assists with drafting ordinance revisions