Mastering Land Use and Planning Processes Training Class

Course ID: 13471

Mastering Land Use and Planning Processes Training Seminar

Effectively Manage Land Use Processes

Land use professionals must deal with laws that are complicated - and which change frequently. Recent updates in developmental and environmental policies have significantly affected the land use regulations that you need to keep track of so you can advise your clients wisely. Changes in site location, zoning restrictions, and environmental matter such as wetland development all affect land use options. Do you have the knowledge you need to work through these issues?

Our experienced faculty will give you an in-depth knowledge of land use transactions and developments, with strategies you can use in your daily work. More easily obtain approval for your projects from state oversight bodies. Review important environmental laws related to property development to avoid violations. Deal with potential ethical concerns before they become a problem. Get an update on land use cases, statutes, and trends you need to be aware of for your next case.

Maximize your understanding of land use law!

Keep your counsel timely with a review of statutory standards and procedures.
Understand the interplay between zoning and subdivision to work effectively with the planning board.
Learn who does what in the land use planning and regulation process.
Mount judicial challenges or appeals if your project is not approved.
React effectively to zoning changes or amendments.
Stay in compliance by learning more about state and federal programs for brownfields redevelopment.
Work with municipal governments on issues related to historic preservation and planned unit developments.
Avoid ethical problems and act in good faith on land use projects.
Plan for environmental issues in property development, such as hazardous waste facility siting.
Comply with local zoning ordinances and understand the role of the building inspector or code enforcement officer.


	Agenda
	OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE LAW Jim Nugent, 9:00 - 9:45 Adhering to Statutory Standards and Creating Compliant Procedures Factoring in Recent Case Law How Legislative Update May Affect Your Cases THE PROCESS AND THE PLAYERS: WHO DOES WHAT IN THE LAND USE PLANNING AND REGULATION PROCESS R. Stephen Hansell, 9:45 - 10:30 The Cast: Government Officers, Agency Officials, Planning and Zoning Staff, Administrative Agencies, and the Courts Parties and Counsel and Supporting Staff The Stage: Preliminary and Final Review Processes, Administrative Appeals and Reconsideration Appeals to Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Case Law, Statutes and Regulations AVOIDING SURPRISES DURING THE PLANNING PROCESS R. Stephen Hansell, 10:45 - 11:45 A Detailed Look at State-Specific Planning Policies The Impact Planning Board Jurisdiction Has on Your Clients Subdivision Regulations You Need to Be Aware Of Interplay of Zoning and Subdivision Scope of Planning Board Authority Under Site Plan Review What Works When Handling Hearings, Meetings and Records Clear Up Confusion About Impact Fees and Exactions Procedures for Conditional Approvals Your Responsibilities During Judicial Challenges and Appeals EFFECTIVE LAND USE PROCEDURES Alan F. McCormick, 12:45 - 1:30 Local Zoning Ordinances; Working With the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer Proper Application for Variances and Special Exceptions How "Hardship" and Other Criteria Are Considered What Happens During Rehearings and Judicial Review of Decisions Procedures, Zoning Changes or Amendments ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT James M. Madden, 1:30 - 2:30 Overview of Environmental Regulation Primary Permits for Successful Development Air Quality Water Quality Hazardous Waste Water Rights Endangered Species Wetlands Superfund Liability Owners, Lessees, Operators Lenders Unsuspecting Others Environmental Due Diligence Reuse of Environmentally Impaired Property Pending Legislation DRAW THE LINE: ETHICAL ISSUES IN LAND USE Alan F. McCormick, 2:45 - 3:45 Acting in Good Faith Following the Limitations Imposed by Statute and Common Law Calculating Fair Attorney Fees RECENT TRENDS AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVES Jim Nugent, 3:45 - 4:30 The Most Effective Way to Deal With Planned Unit Developments What to Expect of a Design Review The Inherent Challenges in Historic Preservation Overcoming Challenges Presented by Wireless Telecommunications Facilities


	Audience
	This intermediate-level seminar is designed for professionals who want to sharpen their knowledge of land use, including business, real estate and environmental attorneys, developers, appraisers, surveyors, engineers, industry managers and local zoning/land use officials.