The Division of Planning shall be under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Building. It shall perform the following duties:
(a) Plan, organize, and direct the activities and staff related to land-use planning and zoning code enforcement.
(b) Manage the administration of the Worthington Comprehensive Plan, and recommend amendments to the codes and new or revised ordinances.
(c) Manage the preparation of short and long-range planning studies, research reports, policy documents, and comprehensive plan reviews; advise the City Manager, City Council, and City boards and commissions on planning, zoning, and development issues.
(d) Work with development applicants to resolve rezoning and development issues.
(e) Advise and provide staff for the Municipal Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review Board, and other groups as necessary.
(f) Oversee the work of outside consultants for planning services.
(g) Respond to a variety of inquiries from the general public concerning policies related to planning and development.
(h) Provide information to, negotiate with, and solicit cooperation of citizens, community organizations and the development community regarding planning and development issues.
(i) Perform such other duties as may be required by the City Manager.
(Ord. 02-2013. Passed 2-4-13.)