Community Planner – City of Georgetown, SC

SCAPA; South Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Georgetown seeks a Community Planner to implement development standards, zoning, subdivision, and land development regulations. You will review plats, draft ordinances, interpret state laws, and assist the public on planning and zoning questions.

You will support the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, prepare staff reports, and help with floodplain outreach, maintaining FEMA CRS coordination and flood map data as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement zoning and subdivision regulations and review development plans.
• Prepare ordinances and interpret state and local laws.
• Support Planning Commission and BZA; assist with floodplain outreach and data collection.

Job description

Community Planner - City of Georgetown, SC

Job Summary: Under general direction and supervision of the Building & Planning Director, this position works independently to implement the City’s development standards, including zoning, subdivision, land development, and other regulations. This position will work independently performing a variety of technical tasks including; plat and plan reviews, ordinance writing, interpreting and enforcing state laws and City codes, and performing research for projects and applications. This position assists the public with planning, zoning and development concerns and inquiries; provides fieldwork for data collection; assists in flood outreach efforts by maintaining the FIRM’s (Flood Insurance Rate Map) and coordinating FEMA’s CRS (Community Rating System); and provides staff support to the Planning Commission (PC) and Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and assistance with staff reports and presentations for the Community Appearance Board (CAB) and Architectural Review Board (ARB). This position assists with the processes, reviews, and approval and denial of various permits. Evaluates codes and ordinances and conducts inspections to access damages and floodplain requirements. Ensures the City is in legal compliance with all residential and non-residential Unified Development Order (UDO) codes, as well as with federal, state, and other local laws.

Salary Range: $61,936.18 - $89,366.10

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