Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law Training Class

Course ID: 8370

Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law Training Seminar

Guide the Process With An In-Depth Knowledge of Zoning Regulations

In today's frequently changing world of zoning laws it is crucial for professionals dealing with land use issues to keep their knowledge current. In order to work cooperatively, solve potential problems and ensure smooth zoning processes, attorneys, development professionals and government bodies need to understand the laws, rules and guidelines that govern a zoning action. Keep your knowledge fresh by joining us at this information-packed program.

After this seminar, you'll be able to facilitate positive outcomes by understanding the key components of the approval process, procedures for challenging a land use decision as well as the requirements for administrative appeals. You'll also recognize the constitutional limitations on zoning actions so you can ensure your actions are within the bounds of the law. Effectively navigate the zoning process by understanding how zoning ordinances and maps are adopted. Use your new knowledge to resolve zoning problems and keep up to date on the latest case law and legislative decisions. Don't miss this chance to get a good foundation in zoning and land use laws.

Know the necessary steps - on a local, regional and state level - for obtaining a permit.
Review the limits on zoning actions so you know how takings and exactions must be handled.
Fulfill your role in the process when a zoning case is litigated or when a decision is appealed.
Stay in the loop in your community with a knowledge of the current issues in redevelopment law.


	Agenda
	KEY COMPONENTS OF THE APPROVAL PROCESS Authority for Land Use Decisions Local, Regional and State Approvals Comprehensive Plan Regional Impact Subdivisions Rezonings: Zoning Changes or Amendments Variances, Special Uses and Conditional Uses The Permitting Process State Building Code Nonconforming Uses Permits and Certificates Environmental Review Vested Rights Estoppel Moratoria CURRENT CASE LAW AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS ON ZONING ACTIONS Takings and Exactions Eminent Domain and Condemnation Due Process Equal Protection Property Rights and the Police Power CHALLENGING A LAND USE DECISION Procedural Requirements Filing a Declaratory Action Standing Issues Litigating a Zoning Case Trial Strategies Use of Experts Local Government Perspective Appellate Review Federal Pre-emption APPEALING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ZONING DECISION Procedural Requirements Standing Issues Trial of an Administrative Appeal Strategies Local Government Perspective Appellate Review ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP Source of Zoning Authority Municipal Land Use Procedures for Adopting Zoning Ordinances Master Plan, Re-Examination Master Plan, Amendment and Adoption Referral to Planning Board First Reading - Introduction Second Reading - Hearing and Adoption Notice Protest Legal Standards Political and Practical Issues and Consideration Spot Zoning Contract Zoning Impact Fees CURRENT ISSUES IN REDEVELOPMENT LAW The Process of Redevelopment Designation Potential Benefits of Redevelopment Designation Contesting Redevelopment Designation


	Audience
	This basic-to-intermediate level course will assist attorneys, city and urban planners, developers, engineers, architects, local zoning and land use officials, appraisers and surveyors in understanding and working with zoning and land use regulations.