Senior Planner
Current• Created a work program and schedule for the adoption process of the Post-Construction Requirements Update Project. The purpose is to amend the Springfield Development Code to comply with Oregon DEQ’s requirements for the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. • Developed a Community Engagement Plan for the stormwater code amendments to engage with stakeholders, environmental groups, and the general public. Obtained approval from the Springfield Planning Commission’s Committee for Citizen Involvement group. • Prepare draft code amendments for internal and public review. Take code amendments through the adoption process. • Collaborate with Current and Comprehensive Planning Staff to determine the potential process improvements and ongoing needed code amendments including mixed-use zones, affordable housing, annexations, land divisions, public lands, etc.• Create worksheets and handouts to notify the public of the implementation of development code amendments.• Familiar with aspects of statewide planning rules that require amendments to the development code.