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2008 Beyond the Basics of Planning and Zoning Page 1 of 1 <br /> i< <br /> 2009 Land Use Planning Workshops <br /> Workshop Descriptions Registration Faculty Info Credit Information <br /> CORE PROGRAMS - <br /> Beyond the Basics of Planning and Zoning <br /> Faculty: Phil Carlson and Desyi Peterson <br /> April 8 -St. Paul <br /> April 30-Little Falls <br /> 9:00 am -4:30 pm (check-in 8:30 am) <br /> Fee: $125 <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 "The Basics" <br /> Participants learn about using planning and zoning tools to deal with a wide variety of development <br /> issues and obtain an in-depth review of the planning process.Attendees will learn: <br /> • A quick review of the history, source and limitations of authority to plan and zone; basic land <br /> use and zoning tools and standards;fundamental legal principles <br /> • The process and elements of comprehensive planning <br /> • Innovative ways to guide land use development;from PUDs and performance zoning to <br /> design guidelines and other"cutting edge" applications <br /> • Preparation and use of planning tools to handle various development problems <br /> • The planning process in depth from proper legal notice to development of findings of fact <br /> • Legal issues in depth:What is a taking?When can moratoriums be used?When must plats <br /> be approved?When are variances justified? How to treat conditional uses?What can be <br /> done with non-conforming uses? How to best position yourself for a lawsuit? How to manage <br /> the 60-day rule? <br /> • Case studies—actual urban, suburban and rural situations! <br /> • Answers to your questions on community zoning issues <br /> Approved for 6.5 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credit <br /> return to Land Use Home page <br /> http://www.mngts.org/LandUseBeyondtheBasics.html 11/11/2009 <br />