Planner, Government, Civil Engineering

City of Frisco — Downtown Planner, Frisco, TX

Location:

Frisco, TX

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

Division:
Development Services

Department:
Development Services

Closing Date: 3/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Under general supervision of the Development Manager, the Downtown Planner administers the Downtown Master Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and all other applicable ordinances. The Downtown Planner prepares documents, reports and studies related to future land use, development standards, demographics, population, transportation, and façade grants. Coordinates the administration of development plans with surrounding municipalities, regional planning organizations, and State and Federal planning agencies.

The Downtown Planner is experienced in development and zoning matters with an in-depth knowledge and application of the Downtown Architectural Standards and policies. This position uses initiatives and resourcefulness in planning detailed methods to attain desired objectives. Can resolve disputes and conflicts in redevelopment/zoning matters and provide well thought-out solutions that comply with City’s policies and development standards. Performs technical and investigative duties that downtown projects require.

• Primary point of contact for all downtown related development projects.
• Coordinates with applicable City departments to complete thorough project reviews and approvals of development and construction plans for projects Citywide.
• Prepares reports, studies, and policy statements related to research, surveys, and development standards for the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Ordinances.
• Establishes databases to aid in the coordination, collection and analysis of data related to redevelopment projects, zoning ordinances and codes.
• Coordinates and prepares informational materials, impact assessment fees, and placement of development plans and zoning exhibits on an agenda for boards, committees and commissions.
• Reviews and releases development or zoning plan requests to Engineering Services and Building Inspections.
• Administers and enforces zoning and planning regulations and ordinances.
• Reviews, coordinates and releases pending projects with City departments related to results of Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council meetings, and coordinate preparation of development agreements.
• Authors and revises development standards, presents new and revised standards to the Downtown Advisory Board, commissions, and City Council to pass and implement new or revised standards to protect the environment, conserve and preserve natural resources and meet new regulations and standards implemented at the regional, State and Federal level.
• Recommends policy and procedural changes based on research and forecasts of land use studies, population growth, demographics and transportation issues and studies.
• Networks, negotiates, and advocates for public policy changes with legislators, downtown agencies, council of governments, and developers on redevelopment.
• Reviews and recommends report changes to staff reports before forwarding to the Development Manager.
• Conducts public hearings and receives statements and recommendations related to proposed changes and implementation of various ordinances.

• Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Attends evening meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, regional and City environmental, conservation, zoning and urban planning regulations, ordinances, and codes.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, interpretation, implementation, development, and enforcement of complex legal, development, planning and zoning proposals.
• Knowledge of long and short term planning forecasting, developing, amending, implementing and enforcing.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment and hardware and software for database development.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skil…