Zoning Compliance Coordinator - Planning & Urban Design Division

Overview

This position is responsible for examining drawings to ensure compliance with the City's zoning ordinance requirements and development standards, performing field inspections, and enforcing the City Code. This includes reviewing building permits to assess the development impact fee. This position also provides technical assistance on the Zoning Ordinance to review boards and the public, including participation in Site Plan Review and Building Plan Review meetings.

• Review site plans to determine compliance with City Zoning ordinance requirements and development standards.
• Enforce City Code related to land use, development standards, building, life safety, fire safety issues, and Federal and State regulations when issuing permits.
• Answer questions from the public about the site plan review process, permitting processes, variance process, and ordinance.
• Provide land use and development standards code interpretations to architects, engineers, contractors, citizens, and other city departments.
• Prepare zoning confirmation letters and zoning information requests.
• Assess, invoice, and coordinate the collection of the development impact fees when reviewing building permits. Support the Planning Manager by preparing individual assessments as provided in the Development Impact Fee Ordinance.
• Attend meetings about upcoming developments with engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and developers.
• Serve as City representative for the Board of Zoning Appeals, Site Plan Review meetings, and Building Plan Review meetings.
• Coordinate with other City departments to address issues related to land use and development standards, building, life safety, and fire safety code compliance.
• Review variance applications for accuracy and completeness prior to acceptance for review.
• Compile a list of all site plans reviewed for the month for the month-end report.
• Conduct field inspections as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in city planning, engineering, or architecture, with two years of experience in examining building or construction plans; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Requires Certification by the International Code Council in Zoning and Building Plans Examiner, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
• Knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code Council, including the International Residential Code and the International Building Code.
• Knowledge of the City of Savannah Preservation Ordinances.
• Knowledge of the City of Savannah Site Plan Review process and requirements.
• Knowledge of the City of Savannah Subdivision process requirements.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and practices, and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Knowledge of the City’s Development Impact Fee Ordinance and Georgia Development Impact Fee Act.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices to support the implementation of the Impact Fee Ordinance.
• Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in plan review and inspections.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
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  The Director of Planning and Urban Design assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
• GUIDELINES
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  Guidelines include the City of Savannah zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, sign ordinance, noise ordinance, Georgia's Construction Codes Program, Georgia Minimum Fire Safety…