This intermediate level program is designed for those who want to advance their land use knowledge to the next level. The following should attend: Attorneys, City and urban planners, Local zoning and land use officials, Developers, Engineers, Architects, Appraisers, Surveyors
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Confidently Handle Subdivision Tasks, Zoning Processes and Solar Energy Projects
Looking for the latest developments on land use law? Want to know how to use the laws and regulations to your fullest advantage? Want to know how land use regulations can impact solar energy projects? With this one-day seminar, quickly advance your understanding and learn how to avoid legal entanglements to make sure every transaction is smooth and successful. Don't miss this opportunity to attain the information you need - register today!
Expand your subdivision knowledge by knowing how city, county and township platting processes work.
Analyze a comprehensive plan to determine if all the key elements are included.
Know how solar energy projects are restricted by land use laws and techniques for working through common roadblocks.
Recognize who has the power to zone and how those decisions affect you.
Ensure that critical environmental laws and procedures are adhered to.
ANALYZE THE LAND SUBDIVISION PROCESS 9:00 - 10:00, Robert S. Baranowski Jr.
How City, County and Township Platting Processes Work
When Lot Splits and Industrial Lands Are Exempt
Avoid Prohibited Land Division
Rules Applying to Inspections, Dedications and Vacations
Private or Public Streets? Which Choice and When?
When Can Extraterritoriality Be Invoked
The Powers and Processes of Planning Commissions: City vs. County vs. Regional
When Subdivision Is Not Zoning and Vice Versa
What to Do When the Land Use Regulation Is in the “Gray Area” and Approval Is Denied
Design Subdivision Regulations the Old Fashioned Way
Get Up to Speed on the New Urbanism and Subdivision Regulations
Review New Case Histories Involving Local Subdivisions
UNDERSTAND THE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 10:15 - 11:15, Frederick W. Hardt
Definition of a Comprehensive Plan
Key Components of a Comprehensive Plan
How Comprehensive Plans for City, County and Township Differ
What Is the Basis for Land Use Control? A Policy, Map, or No Plan At All?
The Importance of Consistency Within the Plan
Procedures for the Adoption and Amendment of the Plan
How the Plan Is Implemented
Tips for Working Within - and Outside - the Plan
TAKE A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT LAND USE LAW 11:15 - 12:15, Frederick W. Hardt
Who Has the Power to Zone? How Does It Affect You?
The Ins and Outs of Board of Zoning Appeals
Ubiquitous Manufactured Housing: Implications for Your Community
What Quasi-Judicial Decisions Usually Involve
Navigating the Appeal Process
What is Environmentally Driven Zoning Law?
Determine the Impact of Current Land Use Law
SOLAR ENERGY AND LAND USE 1:15 - 2:15, Alan P. Fox
Development of the Renewable Energy Facilities in New Jersey
Update on Federal and State laws and Regulations for Renewable Energy Facilities
Land Use Issues Related to Solar Energy Projects
Common Questions Raised by a Zoning Board when Receiving a Solar Project
Specific Zoning Issues Related to Solar Energy Project
Is a Solar Energy Facility a Permitted Use?
Is a Solar Project an Inherently Beneficial Use?
Is a Solar Canopy Structure or Equipment?
Are Ground Mounted Solar Panels Structure or Equipment?
What is Included in Determining Impervious Areas?
What Conditions May Be Imposed When Seeking a Use Variance for a Solar Project?
STAY ON TOP OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 2:30 - 3:30, Stacy S. Cohen
Look At the Impact of Environmental Regulations on Land Use
Why Primary Permit Requirements Are Vital to Successful Development
How Endangered Species and Cultural Resources Fit into Land Use
Strategies for Controlling Wetlands Use and Abuse
Watershed and Water Quality Management Issues
Water Development and Coastal Development
State, Regional and Local Land Use Commissions
How Hazardous Substances Regulation Impact Land Development
ETHICS IN LAND USE 3:30 - 4:30, Robert S. Baranowski Jr.
Code of Professional Responsibility
Land Use Decisions for the Public Good
Duty to Protect the Environment
Ex Parte Contacts
Conflicts of Interest
Seminar Summary:
With this one-day seminar, quickly advance your understanding and learn how to avoid legal entanglements to make sure every transaction is smooth and successful. (see
full course description)