Administrative work performing a broad range of functions related to the development of long and short range physical development plans and administration of planning, zoning and code enforcement. This position is responsible to maintain liaison with, and securing cooperation of departments, agencies, and organizations within and outside of the City. The position oversees the Community Development Department and serves as the City Planner. Includes organizing, directing, administering and coordinating all activities of the Community Development Department and the Division of Planning and Zoning.
Supervises staff and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Community Development Department.
Preparation and administration of agenda, minutes, reports, visual aids, and other data for meetings of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, Housing Task Force, etc. as they pertain to the short and long-range planning in the community.
Recommends short and long-range planning initiatives.
Responds to technical questions of a zoning and planning nature; and administers the Zoning Code.
Reviews and approves a variety of zoning permit applications (i.e. zoning, signage, occupancy) and reviews and completes site plan review.
Administers design review standards.
Prepares, coordinates implementation and maintains the long-term planning including Painesville Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Master Plan, Transportation & Streetscape Plan and other related Policy Plans.
Acts as the Staff liaison to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals as well as community groups, other departments, agencies and other organizations.
Responsible for researching and recommending modifications to the Unified Development Code.
Corresponds and advises applicants and staff regarding requirements of UDC.
Prepares budget and approves expenditure requests for the Community Development Department.
Performs field inspections to gather data as part of the development review process; verifies that development projects comply with approved plans.
Reviews permits; performs zoning compliance, including responding to complaints; issuing compliance letters; maintaining records of letters sent; and filing charges in Municipal Court; attends court pre-trials and trials.
Recommends capital improvements to be constructed, land to be acquired, location and timing of new facility and subdivision development.
Prepares grant applications and administrates grant awards for various community development and planning projects.
Submits recommendations to City Manager on street and alley vacations, extensions, widening and dedication.
Supervises work of consultants performing services for the department.
Assist with the economic development program as needed.
Administers enforcement of the zoning, building, housing and related development codes.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.