(a) There is hereby established the position of Assistant Director, who shall be a full time employee appointed by the Mayor. The person filling the position of Assistant Director shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Planning, Urban Studies or equivalent and at least two years experience in planning and/or zoning administration. In lieu of a Bachelor Degree in Planning or a related field, the person must have eight years experience in planning and/or zoning administration.
(b) The duties of the Assistant Director shall include assisting the Director of Planning and Economic Development in the professional planning and administrative functions of the Department. The duties of the Assistant Director shall include:
(1) Assist the Director in the administration of the Zoning Code.
(2) Assist in the review of subdivision, development and sign plans to determine compliance to the Planning and Platting Code and Zoning Code.
(3) Review construction plans to determine compliance to the approved development plans and inspect developments under construction and as-built as to their compliance to the Zoning Code, approved development plans and conditions established by the Planning Commission and Council.
(4) Assist in responding to inquiries from the public regarding development regulations and development projects.
(5) Assist in updating, developing and implementation of the City Guide Plans and other planning studies involving the future development and redevelopment of the City.
(6) Collect, organize and analyze demographic data to assist in the planning and zoning activities of the Department.
(c) The Assistant Director may perform the duties of the Director in his/her absence, when so appointed.
(d) The compensation to be paid to the Assistant Director shall be established by Council. (Ord. 2008-65. Passed 4-3-08.)