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Justin Horman

Frederick,MD

Summary

Efficient Urban Planner offering 20 years of industry expertise, including zoning requirements, project plan development and deadline management. Excellent knowledge of Frederick County codes. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Zoning Planner II

Frederick County Department of Permitting and Development Review (DPDR)
04.2009 - Current
  • Back up to Zoning Administrator for BOA, FEMA, interpretation issues on an as needed basis
  • Planner of the Day (POD) duties, which requires a Staff Member to become a competent “generalist” in the process of development.
  • POD must be able to answer basic questions in all subject areas in planning, comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision, storm water, grading, timber harvests, permitting and inspections
  • Review Board of Appeal (BOA) applications for zoning compliance; attend BOA meetings as needed
  • Review and process all zoning certificates, home occupation permits, residential and nonresidential building permits, minor and major grading permit including timber harvest, driveways apron permits, second electrical meters, applications for zoning compliance and to ensure that development obligations outlined in phasing schedules and letters of understandings are met
  • Review for FEMA compliance
  • Review all permit submissions to ensure compliance of FEMA.
  • Staff leader on the tracking system projects for completion of development obligations
  • Enter project information into computerized tracking systems (permits, addressing, lot recordation, etc.)
  • Research data within and for the department; compile and prepare related reports and documents
  • Check site plans and subdivision plans for compliance with County plans, regulations, and approvals
  • Coordinate with the Zoning Inspectors about zoning violations and permit processing to bring the violations into compliance
  • Perform field inspections with reference to site plan, subdivision, or zoning enforcement activities
  • As needed, perform subdivision and site plan reviews or related advanced planning duties
  • Review and prepare Site Plan Extension, Subdivision Rights, Site Plan Verification, and Lots of Record letters
  • Work with the public to answer general development and project status questions and complaints
  • Perform other related duties as required
  • Recognized as an Expert Witness by the District Court of Maryland for Frederick County in the areas of Zoning, Permitting and Grading processes and review of the permitting applications
  • (Judge Bartgis) (November 17,2022)

Site Compliance Inspector

Frederick County Department of Permitting and Development Review (DPDR)
04.2007 - Current
  • Inspect and enforce Planning Commission approval conditions for a variety of institutional, industrial, and large/small commercial land development projects
  • Working with various staff members, developers, attorneys, real estate managers, elected and political officials, property owners in all aspects of plan development and project management
  • Project leader directing staff and coordinating interagency cooperation on the rewrite of the Frederick County Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
  • Staff leader on the comprehensive redesign and rewrite of the Frederick County Streets, Roads, Design Manual
  • Cross training with staff from Planning and Zoning to develop a better interagency cooperation between long-range planning and site-specific regulations and development standards
  • Presenting complex and contentious land development projects to the Frederick County Planning Commission for comment and review
  • Streamlined and organized the development submission process, resulting in a new agency process for DPDR.

Principal Planner

Frederick County Department of Permitting and Development Review (DPDR)
04.2004 - 01.2009
  • Project Manager for a variety of large residential, institutional, industrial, and large/small commercial land development projects
  • Working with various staff members, developers, attorneys, real estate managers, elected and political officials, property owners in all aspects of plan development and project management
  • Project leader directing staff and coordinating interagency cooperation on the rewrite of the Frederick County Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
  • Staff leader on the comprehensive redesign and rewrite of the Frederick County Streets, Roads, Design Manual
  • Cross training with staff from Planning and Zoning to develop a better interagency cooperation between long-range planning and site-specific regulations and development standards
  • Presenting complex and contentious land development projects to the Frederick County Planning Commission for comment and review
  • Streamlined and organized the development submission process, resulting in a new agency process for DPDR.

Legislative Director

Delegate Richard Weldon of District 3-B
01.2003 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for legislative and constituents support of District 3-B in Frederick County
  • Kept track of all legislative bills through the House and Senate
  • Worked directly with State and Local governmental agencies on behalf of constituents
  • In charge of organizing and preparing Delegate Richard Weldon Scholarship applications.

Planning and Zoning Administrator

City of Brunswick
2000 - 2002
  • Responsible for managing all aspects of the Planning, Zoning and Permitting process within the City of Brunswick
  • Worked directly with State and County agencies on Planning, Zoning and Permitting matters
  • In charge of interpreting the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations for the City
  • Prepare and present materials for Mayor and Council, Planning Commission and Board of Appeals
  • Review and process two large annexations (Brunswick Crossing and Gayln Manor)
  • Review and process all the zoning certificates and building permits (approximately 350 issued)
  • Perform and coordinate all site plan/development review (approximately 300 reviewed), permit/building inspection and Community Development
  • Directly supervised the Code Enforcement Officer, who is responsible for preparing inspection reports and documentation, as needed, which identifies findings, violations, warnings, corrective actions and citations
  • Testify in court for zoning enforcement cases and subdivision issues
  • Acted as the City Administrator from May to September during transition period from one Administrator to another.

Neighborhood Services and the Department of Planning and Urban Development

City of Charleston
01.2000
  • Responsible for planning and coordination of Mayor Riley's Neighborhood Presidents Roundtable
  • It was an all-day leadership seminar, for seventy neighborhood presidents in the City
  • Met with the different neighborhood councils
  • Acted as liaison between the Department of Planning and Urban Development on the revitalization of a large shopping center
  • Developed an action plan that incorporated the community's feedback in the design of the shopping center.

Loiederman and Associates Firm

Frederick, Maryland
01.1998
  • Survey crew, chainman; learned how to use the total station, staked out major and minor subdivisions, located lot corners, sewer, and water lines, located roads, storm drains/drainage areas, curb, gutters, sidewalks, and boundary surveys.

Carpe Diem LLC (Terra Venture trade name)

Frederick, Maryland
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Specializing in design, planning subdivisions, and property management.

Education

Forest Delineation Conservation and Site Planning -

John Hopkins University (School of Professional Studies and Business Education: ODYSSES Program)

Urban Studies Planning Certificate Program -

Maryland Department of Planning and the University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Urban Studies & Planning -

College of Charleston

Real Estate License -

State of Maryland
04.2024

Real Estate License -

State of Maryland
01.2007

Skills

  • Proficient in review and interpret codes for Frederick County
  • Current in Fair Housing, Ethics, Legal and Legislative updates and Brokerage Relationships & Disclosures in real estate
  • Proficient at researching deeds in the land records of Frederick County
  • Identification of land use problems, issues, and opportunities faced by municipalities while evaluating the best possible options
  • Promoting and utilizing progressive open space preservation techniques and Best Management Practices within land development projects
  • Application of the principles of quality site design
  • Utilization and working knowledge of GIS 92, Pictometry and other relevant planning software applications
  • Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Access, and MS Excel

Work Phone

(301) 600-1143

Previous Experience

  • Legislative Director, Annapolis, Maryland, Delegate Richard Weldon of District 3-B, 2003, 2003, Responsible for legislative and constituents support of District 3-B in Frederick County., Kept track of all legislative bills through the House and Senate., Worked directly with State and Local governmental agencies on behalf of constituents., In charge of organizing and preparing Delegate Richard Weldon Scholarship applications.
  • Planning and Zoning Administrator, City of Brunswick, Maryland, 2000, 2002, Responsible for managing all aspects of the Planning, Zoning and Permitting process within the City of Brunswick., Worked directly with State and County agencies on Planning, Zoning and Permitting matters., In charge of interpreting the Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain regulations and Subdivision Regulations for the City., Prepare and present materials for Mayor and Council, Planning Commission and Board of Appeals., Review and process two large annexations (Brunswick Crossing and Gayln Manor)., Review and process all the zoning certificates and building permits (approximately 350 issued)., Perform and coordinate all site plan/development review (approximately 300 reviewed), permit/building inspection and Community Development., Directly supervised the Code Enforcement Officer, who is responsible for preparing inspection reports and documentation, as needed, which identifies findings, violations, warnings, corrective actions and citations., Testify in court for zoning enforcement cases and subdivision issues., Acted as the City Administrator from May to September during transition period from one Administrator to another.
  • Neighborhood Services and the Department of Planning and Urban Development, City of Charleston, South Carolina, 2000, Responsible for planning and coordination of Mayor Riley's Neighborhood Presidents Roundtable. It was an all-day leadership seminar, for seventy neighborhood presidents in the City. Met with the different neighborhood councils., Acted as liaison between the Department of Planning and Urban Development on the revitalization of a large shopping center., Developed an action plan that incorporated the community's feedback in the design of the shopping center.
  • Carpe Diem LLC (Terra Venture trade name), Frederick, Maryland, 1997, 2000, Specializing in design, planning subdivisions, and property management.
  • Loiederman and Associates Firm, Frederick, Maryland, Survey crew, chainman, 1998, Learned how to use the total station, staked out major and minor subdivisions, located lot corners, sewer, and water lines, located roads, storm drains/drainage areas, curb, gutters, sidewalks, and boundary surveys.

Projects

Wrote and designed the Adequate Public Facility Tracking System for all major developments in Frederick County. Created Review Checklist for Development Review Site Plan submission process. Wrote and implemented the Site Compliance Inspection position review criteria.

Timeline

Zoning Planner II

Frederick County Department of Permitting and Development Review (DPDR)
04.2009 - Current

Site Compliance Inspector

Frederick County Department of Permitting and Development Review (DPDR)
04.2007 - Current

Principal Planner

Frederick County Department of Permitting and Development Review (DPDR)
04.2004 - 01.2009

Legislative Director

Delegate Richard Weldon of District 3-B
01.2003 - 01.2003

Neighborhood Services and the Department of Planning and Urban Development

City of Charleston
01.2000

Loiederman and Associates Firm

Frederick, Maryland
01.1998

Carpe Diem LLC (Terra Venture trade name)

Frederick, Maryland
01.1997 - 01.2000

Planning and Zoning Administrator

City of Brunswick
2000 - 2002

Forest Delineation Conservation and Site Planning -

John Hopkins University (School of Professional Studies and Business Education: ODYSSES Program)

Urban Studies Planning Certificate Program -

Maryland Department of Planning and the University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Urban Studies & Planning -

College of Charleston

Real Estate License -

State of Maryland

Real Estate License -

State of Maryland
Justin Horman