Zoning Coordinator

City of North Port • North Port, FL • $66.87k - $86.94k / year • 6d ago

Advanced work performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks relating to the administration and enforcement of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Unified Land Development Code); interprets and renders decisions in applying various provisions to individual situations relative to compliance with the Unified Land Development Code. Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning and Zoning Manager.

Supervises zoning plans examiners and inspectors. Provides direction to staff regarding application of regulations and processing of Certificates of Zoning Compliance. Provides technical assistance, training, and interpretations regarding zoning ordinance to internal customers.
Assists with zoning plan examiner/inspector responsibilities during staff absences or vacancies.
Acts as the liaison to the Zoning Hearing Officer.
Prepares zoning verification letters and zoning determination letters.
Reviews and processes lot splits, lot line adjustments and requests for reversal of unity of title.
Provides consultation and general information to developers, contractors, property owners and the general public regarding zoning as well as directs those individuals to appropriate processes as outlined in the ULDC.
Provides technical assistance on all matters related to zoning and prepares necessary reports and conducts research as needed.
Recommends amendments to the Unified Land Development Code as necessary.
Investigates and initiates necessary corrective measures as required with regards to zoning violation complaints.
Provides assistance in the preparation of documents for court or hearings regarding zoning matters; provides testimony in code violation cases related to Unified Land Development Code violations.
Maintains knowledge regarding existing statutes, proposed legislation, and developments in case law applicable to the responsibilities of the position.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

Knowledge of municipal ordinances governing property zoning and signage regulations.
Thorough knowledge of municipal ordinances governing zoning related codes.
Thorough knowledge of routine legal and quasi-judicial procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinance.
Thorough knowledge of site development plans as they pertain to zoning and land use management.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.
Thorough knowledge of standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software.
Thorough skill completing plans review and creating reports, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in person.
Ability to prepare concise, detailed oral and written reports.
Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, attorneys, engineers, county officials and the general public.
Ability to research and apply zoning codes, planning laws and regulations.
Ability to understand, interpret and enforce city codes and development orders.

Education and Experience:

·Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
·Four (4) years related experience in planning and zoning, code interpretation.
·Two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
·An equivalent of training and experience may be substituted for specified levels.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License.