Land Use and the Comprehensive Plan (OnDemand Webinar)

$219.00

SKU: 399643EAU

Description

Understand the importance of comprehensive plans as both guides and directives to land use.Comprehensive plans along with zoning and development regulations form the bases for land use decisions. Before there can be thoughtful land use decisions there has to be a plan. The implementation of the plan has a direct bearing on the development regulations and the land use decisions in a community. This information will cover the different levels of comprehensive planning, the topics covered in comprehensive plans and most important their implementation and impact on land use decisions. Gain an appreciation for the importance of comprehensive plans as both guides and directives to land use, the relationships among master plans, zoning and development, and why a successful land use practice needs to begin with an understanding of the relevant comprehensive plan or plans.

Date: 2019-03-22 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

What Is a Comprehensive Plan?
• What Is It Intended to Do?
• What Are Its Antecedents?
• Time Horizons
• Distinctions Among Jurisdictions
• Distinctions From a Community or Special Topic Plan
• Examples of Master Plan Contents

Current Conditions and Visions
• Visions
• Assessment of Current Issues
• Prognostications
• Implementation

Development of a Comprehensive Plan
• Internal Input From Agencies
• External Community Outreach
• Timeline for Creation and Adoption

Relationship of Comprehensive Plan to Development
• Allocation of Government Resources
• Community Pressures
• Visions
• Impact of Comprehensive Plan on Development Issues
• Development Not Compliant With Master Plan

Relationship of Comprehensive Plan to Zoning
• Land Use Following Plan

Updating and Revising a Comprehensive Plan
• How Often
• Impact on Land Use

No Credit Available

John B. Gontrum-Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP