City of Aurora, IL
Zoning Administrator – City of Aurora, IL
Responsibilities
Assist in overseeing administration of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and FoxWalk Overlay District.
Assist in coordinating and facilitating the Development Services Team (DST) meetings with developers, property owners, and City staff.
Assist and oversee the building permits, business registrations, and city licenses reviews for Zoning & Planning.
Liaison to Property Standards regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the Aurora Code of Ordinances including the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and FoxWalk Overlay District.
Assist in the dissemination of information, including written reports, mapped data, and analytic studies.
Coordinate responsibilities between Zoning & Planning and other agencies, and divisions/departments of the City.
Assist in the delegation of responsibilities and tasks.
Assist with the evaluation of development proposals to determine if they meet zoning requirements for the City.
Assist with meetings that may require participation.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of analytical studies.
Assist with overseeing the representation of the City at various functions and meetings, including hearings and appeals for non‑conformity, neighborhood/ward meetings, commissions and boards, and committee and council meetings.
Work with all departments/divisions primarily engaged in the development and redevelopment process.
Assist with formulating administrative procedures and policies.
Assist with providing training and assistance to staff as needed.
Assist in research and responding to inquiries from the public.
Oversee and assist in processing and evaluating all zoning permit applications and enforce the Aurora Code of Ordinances, including variances, rezonings, conditional uses, and planned developments.
Assist in reviewing all building permit applications for compliance with the Aurora Zoning Ordinance.
Oversee and assist in reviewing zoning regulations as applied to the issuance of licenses, including liquor, tobacco, hotel, mobile food unit, digital message board, digital billboard, and amusement licenses.
Oversee and assist in investigating complaints regarding possible violations of the Aurora Code, Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and FoxWalk Overlay District.
Oversee and assist in performing on‑site inspections of building grounds to determine potential violations and confer with the public concerning remedial action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Urban Planning plus six years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
Master’s Degree in a field related to Urban Planning with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field, plus five years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field, plus four years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must successfully pass pre‑hire requirements, including a physical, drug screen, and background check.
Salary The salary range is $114,088.00 – $153,379.20, with the starting rate dependent on experience and qualifications, but in most cases no higher than the midpoint of the range.
Benefits The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and eligible part‑time employees in accordance with the City’s Executive Pay Plan.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Annual pay increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
Gym membership reimbursement
Interpreter stipend
Tuition reimbursement
May be eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)
Application Deadline Applications should be submitted online by 3 PM on January 21, 2026.
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Assist in overseeing administration of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and FoxWalk Overlay District.
Assist in coordinating and facilitating the Development Services Team (DST) meetings with developers, property owners, and City staff.
Assist and oversee the building permits, business registrations, and city licenses reviews for Zoning & Planning.
Liaison to Property Standards regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the Aurora Code of Ordinances including the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and FoxWalk Overlay District.
Assist in the dissemination of information, including written reports, mapped data, and analytic studies.
Coordinate responsibilities between Zoning & Planning and other agencies, and divisions/departments of the City.
Assist in the delegation of responsibilities and tasks.
Assist with the evaluation of development proposals to determine if they meet zoning requirements for the City.
Assist with meetings that may require participation.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of analytical studies.
Assist with overseeing the representation of the City at various functions and meetings, including hearings and appeals for non‑conformity, neighborhood/ward meetings, commissions and boards, and committee and council meetings.
Work with all departments/divisions primarily engaged in the development and redevelopment process.
Assist with formulating administrative procedures and policies.
Assist with providing training and assistance to staff as needed.
Assist in research and responding to inquiries from the public.
Oversee and assist in processing and evaluating all zoning permit applications and enforce the Aurora Code of Ordinances, including variances, rezonings, conditional uses, and planned developments.
Assist in reviewing all building permit applications for compliance with the Aurora Zoning Ordinance.
Oversee and assist in reviewing zoning regulations as applied to the issuance of licenses, including liquor, tobacco, hotel, mobile food unit, digital message board, digital billboard, and amusement licenses.
Oversee and assist in investigating complaints regarding possible violations of the Aurora Code, Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Historic Preservation, and FoxWalk Overlay District.
Oversee and assist in performing on‑site inspections of building grounds to determine potential violations and confer with the public concerning remedial action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Urban Planning plus six years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
Master’s Degree in a field related to Urban Planning with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field, plus five years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field, plus four years of professional planning/zoning experience in a municipal/county setting.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must successfully pass pre‑hire requirements, including a physical, drug screen, and background check.
Salary The salary range is $114,088.00 – $153,379.20, with the starting rate dependent on experience and qualifications, but in most cases no higher than the midpoint of the range.
Benefits The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and eligible part‑time employees in accordance with the City’s Executive Pay Plan.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Annual pay increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
Gym membership reimbursement
Interpreter stipend
Tuition reimbursement
May be eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)
Application Deadline Applications should be submitted online by 3 PM on January 21, 2026.
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