Planning & Zoning Information

Under the direction of the Whitefish Township Board the Zoning Administrator shall administer and enforce the Whitefish Township Zoning Ordinance as written and does not have the authority to deviate from the ordinance.

The Zoning Administrator is appointed by and responsible to the Whitefish Township Board. The Zoning Administrator is subject to the rulings, policies, and contracts of the board.

This is a part time position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee – it is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Upon termination or resignation, the Zoning Administrator will, within seven (7) days, return all material associated with the Zoning Administrator and all materials purchased by/belonging Whitefish Township.

Zoning Administrator Duties & Responsibilities

Zoning Administrator functions and responsibilities:

Zoning Administration

1. Maintain a thorough familiarity with the Whitefish Township Zoning Ordinance and all related forms.
2. Is responsible for the overall administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance.
3. Accepts and reviews Land Use Permits applications. Determines their compliance with the provisions of the zoning ordinance and the completeness of the applications.
4. Issues appropriate Land Use Permits when all provisions of the ordinance are in compliance and maintains a complete file of permits issued. Notifies applicant, in writing, if the proposed use is not in compliance with the ordinance standards, and assists with the appropriate alternative procedures, appeals, or any other administrative remedies necessary to attain compliance.
5. Develops recommendations regarding zoning and other ordinance amendments, zoning permit fee structures, and zoning forms. May propose solutions to any problem encountered in administering township ordinances to Whitefish Township Board of Trustees or Whitefish Township Planning Commission.
6. Performs inspections to ensure land use changes comply with the zoning ordinance. (The use of check lists and instruction sheets are encouraged)
   Identifies, inventories, and monitors nonconforming uses.
7. Attends Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings when formally requested by Board Chairperson to advise Commission on subject topic addressed at the meeting. The issues may include but are not limited to: specific project proposals, special use permit applications, conditional use permit applications, zoning amendments, variances, and appeals. Evening meetings can be expected. Chairperson and Zoning Administrator can agree that a written document addressing option may be appropriate rather than attendance.
8. Use good written and verbal skills to communicate with permit applicants, related governmental agencies, and other offices as necessary.