Zack Cowan, AICP

Experience

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  City of Salem, Ohio

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Planning and Zoning Officer

  -As the only employee under the zoning department, I managed all daily interactions with cutomers and reviewed and processed permit applications.-I enforced the city ordinances, reviewed proposed site plans and plats, registered contractors, completed site inspections and produced monthly zoning reports.-I scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Board, and Planning Commission meetings while providing insights and advice to the boards.

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  City of Pataskala

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  City Planner

  -Reviewed and analyzed all subdivision, commercial, and residential development applications.-Prepared and presented thorough staff reports to every Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission hearing.-Facilitated weekly multi-departmental wide staff meetings.-Responsible for maintaining and updating GIS data which included creating new zoning maps, new downtown walkway maps, and utility maps for various departments.-Assisted in analyzing and updating Zoning Code requirements as necessary. Show less

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  City of Columbus

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2021

  Planner II

  -Review commercial site plans, zoning permits, lot splits, and building permits to determine compliance with City Codes and policies.-Review and provide insight to application for City Council, Graphic Commission, and Board of Zoning Adjustments meetings regarding rezonings and variance requests-Meet with developers, applicants, residents, and civic groups to review proposed projects which requires a thorough understanding and implementation of the City Code and planning principles.

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  City of Gahanna

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  Planning & Zoning Administrator
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  City of Stow

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Director of Planning & Development

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Deputy Director of Planning

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2024