Zoning Administrator

Zoning Administrator – City of Aurora, IL Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing administration of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and Fox Walk Overlay District.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating the Development Services Team (DST) meetings with developers, property owners, and City staff.
• Assist and oversee the building permits, business registrations, and city licenses reviews for Zoning & Planning.
• Liaison to Property Standards regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the Aurora Code of Ordinances including the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and Fox Walk Overlay District.
• Assist in the dissemination of information, including written reports, mapped data, and analytic studies.
• Coordinate responsibilities between Zoning & Planning and other agencies, and divisions/departments of the City.
• Assist in the delegation of responsibilities and tasks.
• Assist with the evaluation of development proposals to determine if they meet zoning requirements for the City.
• Assist with meetings that may require participation.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of analytical studies.
• Assist with overseeing the representation of the City at various functions and meetings, including hearings and appeals for non‑conformity, neighborhood/ward meetings, commissions and boards, and committee and council meetings.
• Work with all departments/divisions primarily engaged in the development and redevelopment process.
• Assist with formulating administrative procedures and policies.
• Assist with providing training and assistance to staff as needed.
• Assist in research and responding to inquiries from the public.
• Oversee and assist in processing and evaluating all zoning permit applications and enforce the Aurora Code of Ordinances, including variances, rezonings, conditional uses, and planned developments.
• Assist in reviewing all building permit applications for compliance with the Aurora Zoning Ordinance.
• Oversee and assist in reviewing zoning regulations as applied to the issuance of licenses, including liquor, tobacco, hotel, mobile food unit, digital message board, digital billboard, and amusement licenses.
• Oversee and assist in investigating complaints regarding possible violations of the Aurora Code, Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and Fox Walk Overlay District.
• Oversee and assist in performing on‑site inspections of building grounds to determine potential violations and confer with the public concerning remedial action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Urban Planning plus six years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
• Master’s Degree in a field related to Urban Planning with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field, plus five years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field, plus four years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass pre‑hire requirements, including a physical, drug screen, and background check.

The salary range is $ – $, with the starting rate dependent on experience and qualifications, but in most cases no higher than the midpoint of the range.

The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and eligible part‑time employees in accordance with the City’s Executive Pay Plan.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Annual pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Interpreter stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• May be eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)

Applications should be submitted online by 3 PM on January 21, 2026.