This is advanced technical work involving the enforcement of zoning regulations applicable to the processing of construction plans and permits covering residential, industrial and commercial developments in the unincorporated areas of Dade County.

Employees in this class perform work involving the application of advanced zoning code, policy, and procedural knowledge and ability to use independent judgment while dealing with developers, architects and engineers regarding zoning plan processing work. Incumbents must be thoroughly familiar with the Development Impact Committee and Development of Regional Impact guidelines and regulations. Zoning Plans Processors may also be responsible for studies of proposed changes to zoning regulations, development standards and operating procedures relative to their work. Supervision may be exercised over clerical personnel and new employees during their initial training period. Incumbents may also be requested to assist other staff members in difficult areas of zoning code interpretation. Work is performed under the direction of a section supervisor who reviews work through observation, conference and attainment of desired objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Examines construction and site plans for conformance to all applicable zoning codes, regulations and resolutions and to the developmental impact regulations and guidelines.

Reviews and analyzes legal descriptions of proposed developments against zoning maps, plats and permits; utilizes a computer terminal to verify tax folio numbers.

Coordinates the processing of plans with other departments and agencies in order for all concerned parties to implement applicable regulations in the plans processing stage.

Assigns street addresses to all proposed developments in accordance with zoning regulations and portal procedures.

Researches hearing files, resolutions, unity of title, and deed or plat restrictions which are applicable to determine whether special conditions or restrictions must be imposed on the development or use.

Computes and verifies development calculations relative to structural, height, number of stories, set back, height

ratio, ground coverage, floor area, open space trade-offs, parking spaces versus unit and use, lot size, landscaping plans and easements.

Processes plans and permits against "master model" procedure.

Explains reasons for disapproval or changes on plans or permit applications with developers, architects, engineers or other individuals in order for such holds to be corrected by applicant prior to the approval of the plan and issuance of a permit.

Attends various meetings relative to special developments, interpretations of regulations, and procedures and guidelines which are applicable to zoning processing work.

Maintains work progress records of zoning plans examined.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the County's building and zoning codes, regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Considerable knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to zoning plans processing work.

Considerable knowledge of the content and meaning of symbols, diagrams and other items found on blueprints and/or in the "Zoning Code/Zoning Handbook".

Considerable knowledge of legal descriptions, property deeds and abstracts.

Knowledge of mathematics as applied to zoning plans processing work.

Knowledge of the "master model procedure".

Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.

Knowledge of departments or agencies required to implement applicable regulations during the plans processing stage.

Ability to read, interpret and analyze construction, site or development plans.

Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans and process applications under workload deadline conditions.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to deal tactfully and decisively with the public.

Ability to explain and enforce regulations firmly and impartially.

Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately.

Ability to interpret and use information from zoning maps, plats, blueprints and legal descriptions.

Ability to research necessary information for efficient job performance.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, other departments and agencies, and the general public.

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