Emily W. Johnson, AICP
Senior Planner at City of Ocala- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Planner (AICP)
American Planning AssociationDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Notary Public
Notary Public for the State of FloridaAug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City of Ocala
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Planner
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Mar 2023 - Present
Responsible for the design and implementation of the development review process and planning studies with the aim of guiding orderly growth and development in the city. Serves as staff to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, the Tree Commission, DDC and the North Magnolia CRA Advisory Committee. Assists in preparations of materials or information for the City Council. Makes presentations to Boards and Commissions. Reviews materials for site plans, landscape plans, traffic studies, rezoning requests, annexations, master planned developments, and land use amendments. Researches, prepares or supervises the provision of specialized planning studies such as land use, economic base, utilities, housing, and other short or long range reports. Researches and prepares new and revised ordinances to the City's Land Development Code. Works with staff in the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Has sound knowledge of the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code regarding rules and regulations governing the compilation of data and analysis, and compliance with requirements. Supervises the Planner I, II and III positions, and the Site Inspector. Makes presentations to advisory boards and citizen's groups. Consults with state and local officials as directed.
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Lake County Board of County Commissioners
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Planner
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Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
Manages the planning program for the physical, social, economic development and redevelopment of Lake County. Supervises subordinate zoning staff as assigned; including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and recommending termination. Ensures compliance with policy and procedures; interprets policy for staff as required. Prepares and updates the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan, including elements pertaining to population, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, transportation, open space and land use; updates data inventory and analysis. Prepares comments and recommendations concerning zoning ordinance amendments, subdivision, land development ordinances, amendments, official map revisions, and general policies and procedures to facilitate the implementation of planning elements. Supervises the review of development plans, plats, and zoning applications. Prepares staff reports and draft ordinances for consideration by Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Board, and Board of County Commissioners; and presents to respective Boards as needed. Assists with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as required.
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Senior Planner
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Senior Planner for Lake County BCC. Reviews commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional planning applications for consistency and compliance with Land Development Regulations, Comprehensive Plan, and interlocal agreements. Compiles data for, prepares, and distributes staff reports and ordinances for comprehensive plan amendments, land development code amendments, conditional use permits, rezoning requests, and variances. Presents recommendations to boards and committees as required. Coordinates and facilitates development review meetings with stakeholders. Reviews and copy edits public hearing documents for peers, as needed. Assists with emergency support functions as assigned.
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Planner
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2020
Planner I for Lake County, Florida. Reviews commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional planning applications for consistency and compliance with Land Development Regulations, Comprehensive Plan, and interlocal agreements. Compiles data for, prepares and distributes staff reports for variances, conditional use permits, and rezoning requests. Presents recommendations to boards and committees as required.
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Associate Planner
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Jun 2017 - Feb 2019
Associate Planner for Lake County, Florida. Responsibilities include reviewing and issuing permits for residential and agricultural properties in unincorporated Lake County; utilizing resources such as Land Development Regulations, Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Maps, Future Land Use Maps, and archived files; navigating GIS maps and the CD Plus system; preparing and interpreting legal documents such as variances and zoning conformance letters; and taking payments for services rendered.
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Education
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2020 - 2021
University of Southern California
Master's degree, Urban Planning -
2014 - 2017
Florida State University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
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