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🔗Planner II
City of Durango
- Perform professional planning tasks: Conduct studies, analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to support assigned projects.
- Review development proposals and applications: Analyze zoning requests and variances, interpreting code requirements and making recommendations.
- Conduct planning studies: Analyze social, economic, and land use data to make recommendations on planning activities; present findings to relevant boards and commissions, including the Community Development Commission, City Council, and others.
- Ensure compliance with development standards: Review building permits, site plans, and subdivision applications for adherence to zoning regulations.
- Conduct field inspections: Verify compliance with codes and ordinances through inspections of development proposals, land use surveys, and construction projects.
- Update codes and plans: Draft and implement amendments to the Land Use Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, aligning them with the city’s strategic plan, policy objectives, and community vision.
- Facilitate community engagement: Conduct public engagement meetings and subcommittee meetings to involve the community in code and plan updates.
- Support historic preservation: Research potential projects, make recommendations, and ensure compliance with the historic preservation ordinance.
- Assist with design review and sign permit applications: Participate in the design review process for new commercial projects and remodels.
- Develop and implement neighborhood plans: Lead public meetings and prepare citizen participation materials, such as brochures, flyers, and handouts, for neighborhood plans and upcoming projects.
- Manage grant funding: Prepare and monitor grant proposals and administer grant funds.
- Perform environmental reviews: Assess the architectural, site planning, and land use merits of projects during environmental reviews.