City Planner

City of Minneola, FL

About the role

Cooperates with other affected departments and agencies in long-range planning activities. Plans, supervises, and reviews surveys and reports on demographic data relating to long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Assists in representing the City before civic and governmental agencies in explaining policies and programs.
• Provides technical advice to the various City departments.
• Prepares staff reports and assists in making major representations concerning planning and related matters before the Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, Magistrate, Community Redevelopment Agency, and City Council.
• Meets with interested groups, developers, and citizens to present information related to planning studies, explain land use regulations, and the plan review process.
• Reports to the City Manager on the status of particular projects, planning activities, and economic development.
• Conducts site inspections for conformance with City codes.
• Reviews drawings, site plans, applications, and related documentation for compliance with ordinances.
• Administers the sign ordinance, including meeting with applicants, reviewing proposals, issuing permits, processing fees, inventorying illegal signs, and making proposals on ordinance amendments.
• Assists with interpreting regulations (e.g., zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, municipal codes, state statutes, and federal acts).
• Assists with code enforcement activities, including preparing letters, initiating phone calls, or performing field research.

Requirements

• Experience Level: Mid I (1-4 years)
• AICP certification preferred
• Specialty in Land Use and Development Regulation and Zoning

Benefits

For a list of employee benefits, visit the City of Minneola’s benefits page.