The City Planner performs duties in support of the Community Development Department. Working under the direction of the Community Development Director with significant interaction with the contracted Planners, the City Planner performs a variety of duties related to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of technical land use, environmental, zoning and other planning data. The Planner ensures compliance with the City’s development standards while working with architects, property owners, City departments, and the general public with regards to land use and planning issues.
The Planner’s responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Education:Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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The City of Palos Verdes Estates is a 4.75 square mile city in southern California, offering beautiful ocean and hillside views, urban forest, and recreational opportunities. With approximately 13,500 residents, the City is known for being a planned community with tranquil neighborhoods and is the oldest of four cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. With two small commercial areas and a limited amount of multi-family housing, the City consists of predominantly single-family homes constructed in the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s. Residents enjoy magnificent views of the Los Angeles Basin and Pacific Ocean, low density, rural character, preserved open space, low crime, and excellent schools. The City has continually been recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in southern California.
Palos Verdes Estates is a General Law City, incorporated in 1939, operating as a council-manager form of government. The five-member City Council is the policy-making body, and the City Manager is responsible for carrying out Council policy. Council members are elected at-large to four-year terms and serve “staggered” terms, meaning that either two (2) or three (3) members are voted upon at each election. The Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.
Residents also contribute to a strong sense of community with many local events, community organizations, and neighborhood activities.