Zoning Manager

Zoning Manager — City of Aurora

Aurora, CO | November 2022 – Present

• Administered the municipal zoning code and land use regulations for a city of 380,000 residents, evaluating over 550 complex commercial and residential site development plans annually.
• Led a team of 5 zoning specialists and technicians, streamlining the site plan review process to reduce average application approval cycle times from 21 days to 14 days over 12 months.
• Managed the update of 15 municipal zoning map layers using ArcGIS Pro, correcting 140 parcel boundary discrepancies and improving spatial accuracy for over 45,000 real estate properties.
• Facilitated 42 public hearings before the planning commission and zoning board of adjustment, preparing 100% of staff reports and public notices ahead of statutory deadlines.

Zoning Planner — City of Boulder

Boulder, CO | August 2020 – October 2022

• Processed and reviewed 350+ zoning compliance permits, home occupation certificates, and sign permits annually, ensuring compliance with local ordinances and the city master plan.
• Conducted 120+ on-site inspections annually to investigate zoning code violations, achieving a 90% voluntary compliance rate through mediation and educational outreach.
• Drafted 8 comprehensive zoning ordinance amendments concerning accessory dwelling units and solar setbacks, resulting in a 15% increase in approved housing units over 18 months.
• Coordinated with 4 external governmental agencies and utility providers on regional planning reviews, resolving 25+ development conflicts prior to public board hearings.

Zoning administration, Land use planning, Site plan review, Ordinance enforcement, GIS mapping, Public hearing facilitation, Permitting software, FEMA regulations, ArcGIS Pro, EnerGov, Laserfiche, Municipal government, Intergovernmental coordination, Conflict resolution, Budget management

Zoning Permitting Digitization

Role: Project Manager

Tools: EnerGov, ArcGIS Pro, Laserfiche, Google Workspace

Led the 9-month migration of all zoning permit records to a digital workflow, reducing public inquiry response times by 35% and saving 200 hours of staff time annually.

Mixed-Use District Overlay

Role: Lead Zoning Manager

Tools: ArcGIS Pro, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite

Directed the creation of a new transit-oriented zoning overlay for 45 parcels, leading to $12M in private redevelopment investments over the subsequent 24 months.

• AICP Candidate (American Institute of Certified Planners) (2021)
• Certified Zoning Official (CZO) (2022)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Planning advisor for Denver Metro Habitat for Humanity (2021-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice