Christopher Knarr, AICP

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About me
Certified planning, zoning & development professional
Education
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
  1992 - 1996
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Geography, concentration in Environmental Planning
  Minor in Anthropology
- University of Oklahoma
  1998 - 2002
  MRCP City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 4.0
Experience
- Clinton County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department
  Jan 1997 - Nov 1997
  GIS Technician
- Association of Central Oklahoma Governments
  Nov 1997 - Aug 2000
  Assistant Planner
- City of Oklahoma City
  Aug 2000 - May 2002
  Associate Planner
- C.S. Davidson, Inc.
  May 2002 - Jun 2005
  Planner III
- RETTEW Associates, Inc.
  Jun 2005 - Sept 2014
  Community Development Specialist
- McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
  Sept 2014 - now
  Land Planning Specialist
  Serve as a Land Planning Specialist in the Real Estate Group focused on assisting commercial and residential developer clients and other landowners in a variety of matters before municipal planning commissions, governing bodies and zoning hearing boards. As a certified planner (American Institute of Certified Planners), building code official (Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry), and zoning officer (Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials), my work includes assistance with all forms of development approvals, zoning relief, as well as zoning amendments and challenges. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Trainer (Community Planning, Subdivision Review, Zoning, & Zoning Administration)
  Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute (PMPEI)
  Jan 2011
- BCO (Building Code Official)
  Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
  May 2019
- AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners)
  American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
  Jan 2020
- CZO (Certified Zoning Officer)
  Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials (PAAZO)
  May 2019
- AICP Certified
  American Institute of Certified Planners
  Jul 2006
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Christopher Knarr, AICP
  Primer Project Award for Community Capacity Dauphin County Jan 2016 Awarded to Paxtang Borough (Dauphin County) and development of their 2012 zoning ordinance. Served as Project Manager & Lead Technical Planner.
- Awarded to Christopher Knarr, AICP
  Champion of the Wilds Award for Great Design PA Wilds 2014 Awarded to Blossburg Borough (Tioga County, PA) and development of their mini-comprehensive plan. Served as Project Manager & Lead Technical Planner.
- Awarded to Christopher Knarr, AICP
  Planning Excellence Award for Implementation Pennsylvania Chapter of American Planning Association (APA-PA) 2010 Awarded to Mechanicsburg Borough (Cumberland County, PA) and implementation of their 2002 strategic plan. Served as Planning Commission Chairman and volunteer Project Manager.
- Awarded to Christopher Knarr, AICP
  Planning Excellence Award for Innovation in Regional Planning Pennsylvania Chapter of American Planning Association (APA-PA) 2009 Awarded to the 3 boroughs of Camp Hill, Lemoyne, and Wormleysburg (Cumberland County, PA) and development of their regional comprehensive plan. Served as Lead Technical Planner.
- Awarded to Christopher Knarr, AICP
  Presidential Award of Excellence RETTEW Associates, Inc. Dec 2007 Given to the employee that goes above and beyond in living the company’s core values every day for that corporate year.
- Awarded to Christopher Knarr, AICP
  Above and Beyond Award RETTEW Associates, Inc. Sep 2007 In recognition for your consistent demonstration of excellence in support of all your project assignments for RETTEW.