City Planner, Government

The City Planner performs professional planning and development review functions for the City of Jarrell and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The position reviews development applications for compliance with the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC), zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, adopted plans, and applicable state and federal requirements. Is responsible for current planning activities, including plat reviews, site plan reviews and inspections, sign plan reviews and inspections, zoning cases, variances, special use permits, development-related code compliance, and related development applications.

The position provides technical assistance to applicants, property owners, developers, engineers, consultants, City staff, boards and commissions, and the public.

The position prepares staff reports, recommendations, maps, exhibits, and presentations for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, City Council, and other governmental bodies. The City Planner also assists with planning policy, development regulations, GIS and mapping, public information, and processing Open Records Requests related to Development Services records. The position works independently under the general direction of the Director of Development Services and exercises professional judgment in interpreting and applying City regulations and applicable laws.

All behaviors and activities shall comply with the City of Jarrell Personnel Policies and Procedures.

• 1. Development and Application Review:
  Review and process development applications, including plats, site plans, zoning applications, variances, special use permits, development-related applications, and other planning cases for compliance with the UDC, zoning and subdivision regulations, adopted plans, and applicable laws.
• 2. Site Plan and Plat Review:
  Conduct technical reviews of preliminary plats, final plats, replats, amendments, site plans, construction-related development documents, and associated materials; coordinate comments with City departments, engineers, and other reviewing agencies; track revisions and outstanding requirements.
• 3. Field Inspections and Development Compliance:
  Conduct site inspections related to approved plats, site plans, development projects, landscaping, buffering, access, signage, and other development requirements; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective action with applicants, property owners, contractors, and appropriate City staff.
• 4. Sign Plan Review and Inspections:
  Review sign permits and sign plans for compliance with applicable City regulations; conduct sign inspections and investigate reported sign violations; coordinate corrective measures and enforcement when necessary.
• 5. Zoning and Code Compliance:
  Administer zoning regulations and investigate planning and zoning-related code compliance concerns, including land use, setbacks, site requirements, signage, property conditions, and other development-related violations; work with property owners and applicants to achieve compliance and prepare enforcement documentation when appropriate.
• 6. Zoning Cases and Public Hearings:
  Process zoning amendments, conditional or special use requests, variances, appeals, and other cases requiring consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, or City Council; prepare staff reports, recommendations, notices, maps, exhibits, and presentations and attend public meetings as required.
• 7. Development Review Coordination:
  Coordinate Development Review Committee meetings and development review activities; communicate review comments and requirements to applicants and consultants; track applications, deadlines, revisions, approvals, and outstanding items through completion.
• 8. Planning Research, Reports, and GIS:
  Conduct planning research and analysis; maintain and utilize GIS data and mapping; prepare maps, exhibits, reports, staff memoranda, presentations, and other materials related to development proposals, zoning, land use, infrastructure, and community planning.
• 9. Public Assistance, Records, and Open Records Requests:
  Provide information and assistance to applicants, property owners, developers, consultants, City officials, staff, and the public regarding planning and development regulations and procedures. Process and coordinate responses to Open Records Requests involving development services records in accordance with applicable requirements.
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