Zoning Administrator

Division: Zoning Department

Reports to: Mayor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must become thoroughly familiar with the zoning ordinance, state, and federal laws as they pertain to Planning and Zoning.
2. Responsible for the overall administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance and related regulations.
3. Accepts and reviews zoning permit applications and General Business Licenses. Determines compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and completeness of the application.
4. Issues the appropriate land-use permit when all provisions of the Ordinance are in compliance and maintains a complete file of permits issued.
5. Performs occasional inspection duties to ensure land use changes are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The use of check lists and instruction lists is required.
6. Attends Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, as needed, to report on zoning issues and advise on issues related to zoning administration. Evening meetings can be expected.
7. Review, inspect, and make recommendations all property splits (land divisions, platted subdivision splits and combinations, and properties exempt from land division).
8. Conducts technical reviews, site inspections, and makes staff reports to the Planning Commission. Board of Zoning Appeals, and Site Plan Review Committee on specific project proposals such as, but not limited to, special use permit applications, conditional use permit applications, zoning amendments, variances, and appeals.
9. Investigates alleged violations of the Ordinance and advises landowners/applicants of necessary corrective measures. Keeps an inventory of said violations, including dated photographs and/or other evidence. Works directly with Code Enforcement department.
10. Develops recommendations regarding zoning amendments, zoning permit fee structures, zoning forms; and may propose solutions to any problem encountered in administering the Zoning Ordinance. Works directly with the City Planner.
11. Keeps the zoning map, text, and office records up-to-date by recording all amendments and retaining all official documents; and makes copies of the zoning ordinance available to the public.12. Works with the appropriate staff or offices (such as but not limited to, Clerk, Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, and Redevelopment Commission. Shall prepare, publish, post, send and/or deliver public notices and/or meetings and hearings.13.Assists the general public, applicants, developers, and their representatives with zoning inquiries, proposals, and applications. Directs the individual(s) to the proper agency/agencies for other needed permits.14. Act as the city’s Floodplain administrator and work closely with Indiana Department of Natural Resources and FEMA.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: minimal

SUPERVISION EXERCISE: Planning and Zoning Assistant

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Ability to work and communicate with other elected and appointed officials and the public with appropriate etiquette and diplomacy (written and oral).
2. Telephone/email etiquette and skills.
3. Ability to speak before groups and organizations.
4. Knowledge of construction, real estate, zoning and subdivision terms as appropriate to zoning reviews.
5. Expert level knowledge/experience with Microsoft office suite.
6. Must possess good organizational skills.
7. Meet deadlines.
8. Must have current, valid Indiana vehicle operator’s license and provide own transportation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work inside in office conditions most of the time.
2. Work outside some of the time, despite weather conditions, and exposure to environmental conditions.
3. Regularly travel to locations throughout municipality/region.
4. Subject to irregular or extended working hours in order to meet schedules and respond to complaints as quickly as possible.
5. Subject to work related calls after hours.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

An employee, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience: Individuals must have previous experience working in a municipal planning and zoning office. Experience reading deeds, urban planning/design, zoning/subdivision code, and site plan reading skills. A deductive, logical system of thought common in reading and interpreting complex documents. An ability to read legal descriptions and similar pertinent documents to zoning administration. An associate’s or higher degree in planning, geography, economics, or a related field. High level computer skills and knowledge in use of word processing, data base, computer operating systems, and GIS and other mapping experience.