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�• <br /> �C� fZE P R�G fZA1�� -_. ..� � � ��+w� <br /> . ,a.. <br /> ; <br /> , �� ���., -- . <br /> --�--�-�-- __ <br /> � Basics o�Pl�nning & Zoning � <br /> , <br /> ' FACULTY: Richard Thompson and Eric Hedtke <br /> � This workshop covers the nuts & bolts of planning, zoning & subdivision regulation. Participants learn <br /> !' how planning and zoning is developed and where they fit into the process. How do the different <br /> � "players" maximize their impact? Among topics to be addressed are: <br /> ' �• The history, how the system has gotten to where it is today, the authoriry and limits to planning <br /> and zoning <br /> { � The basic land use and zoning tools: comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances, <br /> amendments, permits, enforcement <br /> . Legal basics: avoiding litigation, what is "due process;' what is a taking, conducting public <br /> � � hearings, making findings of fact, and understanding the 60-day rule <br /> i �� Who participates in the planning & zoning process; YOUR role, responsibilities and opportunities <br /> Hands-on simulations of actual planning and zoning dilemmas <br /> � �• Hot issues, answers to your questions <br /> 1' Audience: Designed for those new to land use planning or interested in a review of the fundamentals. <br /> � <br /> Wednesday, March 9- St. Cloud <br /> � 'Thursday, Aprif 7 - Sloomington <br /> � 9:00 aM — 4:30 rM (check-in 8:30 am) <br /> � Reqistration Fee $125/person <br /> � �� � ���., � <br /> r _... _ - — -_ --- -- <br /> i <br /> ' B�yond The Basics of Pl�nning & Zoning <br /> '; <br /> � �I FACULTY: Phil Carlson and Desyl Peterson <br /> � Participants leam how planning and zoning tools are used to deal with a wide variety of develop- <br /> , ment issues, and obtain an in-depth review of the planning process. This workshop covers: <br /> I *� A quick review of planning history, comprehensive planning, and zoning tools <br /> � ;I ° Innovative ways to guide land use and development, from PUDs and performance zoning to <br /> � design guidelines and "cutting edge" applications <br /> � �• Sustainabiliry — what it is and how to apply sustainable principles to planning and zoning <br /> ="^ The environmental review process — EAWs, EISs, and AUARs: tools to expedite careful review <br /> ;, of complex projects <br /> il <br /> �°• Detailed discussion of zoning tools to handle various development issues <br /> A� The planning process in depth—from proper legal notice to development of findings of fact <br /> � �- Legal issues in more depth: How to implement the comprehensive plan in zoning and subdivi- <br /> � sion ordinances? What to reguire for variances? Whe� to grant conditional uses? When to use <br /> interim use permits? How to treat nonconforming uses? When to require easements? <br /> ti ''! ��> Case studies—actual urban, suburban and rural situations! <br /> ','� � Answers to your questions on community zoning issues <br /> Audience: For those who have a solid general knowledge of the planning process (1-2 years on <br /> Council, Board or Zoning/Planning commission) or who have attended "7he Basics:' <br /> Tue§day, Kipril 19 - �t. Cluud <br /> 9:00 ,aM - 4:30 PM (check-in 8:30 nM) <br /> Registration Fee: $125/person <br /> 2 <br />