Zoning Plans Examiner

Performs skilled technical work reviewing commercial permits, reviewing and analyzing zoning inquiries, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Land Use Coordinator.

• Reviews all commercial permits, sign permits, grading/erosion control permits and commercial site evaluation permits for zoning and landscape compliance with the ordinances of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Walkertown and Lewisville; assesses Special Use permit fees; communicates status of projects with applicants and staff.
• Reviews and analyzes zoning inquiries from external and internal sources including contractors, architects, engineers, the general public, zoning inspectors, the City and County Attorneys, and City and County management related to changes of use, general zoning, Special Use zoning, interpreting the UDO, inspection procedures, permits and project status.
• Prepares County and City Zoning Board of Adjustment staff reports for variances, Special Use permits and Secondary dwelling units; prepares presentations, collects field site data, and reviews site plans for agenda items, presents agenda items at quasi-judicial Board meetings twice monthly.
• Participates in Technical Review Committee(s) with internal staff and planners in other jurisdictions for Planned
• Residential Developments, major and minor subdivisions, rezoning cases and other related items for preliminary review.
• Manages daily phone calls, emails, and walk-in customers that often require additional review and research; prioritizes and responds to these inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintains filing system for all Planning Board Reviews and general and special use zoning; ensures all required items are in a file and that the file is maintained so that all staff can locate and utilize the information.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with coursework in planning, geography, technical writing, mathematics, or related field and considerable experience with zoning enforcement, development ordinance interpretation and plan review, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of City policies and procedures; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software;thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and enforce multiple Unified Development Ordinances (UDO); ability to accurately read and interpret site plans for zoning compliance and compare them with construction in progress; ability to correspond professionally with building owners, contractors and the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and members of the public.

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