p>Current Planning Functions: Supervises the Current Planning section of the Planning Division; coordinates all activities related to the review of development projects and applications including Annexations, Planned Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Plot Plans, and other permits for large-scale development projects; assigns and manages post-entitlement plan review processing; oversees and reviews the work of current planning staff; manages the public counter; supports staff planners in the preparation of reports and presentation materials for public hearings and other community meetings related to application types listed above.
Advance Planning Functions:
Supervises the Advance Planning section of the Planning Division; oversees and manages the preparation and implementation of long-range policy documents including the Escondido General Plan and Climate Action Plan;
Coordinates monitoring and reporting on the City's progress in the areas of housing and climate resiliency;
Manages preparation of City-initiated specific plans and specific plan amendments; and prepares amendments to the Escondido Zoning Code;
Provides policy advice to the City Planner and other City leadership to ensure compliance with state and federal policies and programs.