Planning and Zoning Essentials

Monday, February 27, 2012 | Traverse City

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 | Delta Township (Lansing Area)

Full Program, 4-9pm | Member Rate: $85

Planning Commission Essentials, 4-7pm | Member Rate: $75

Zoning Board of Appeals Essentials, 6-9pm  | Member Rate: $75

Registration rates increase on February 21, 2012

Non-members, add $20 

Registration Brochure

What can the MAP's Planning and Zoning Essentials workshop do for you?

Clarify the expectations and limitations of your position.

Help you recognize when there's a conflict of interest.

Equip you with the best planning and zoning practices to sharpen your decision-making skills.

Boost your confidence as an elected official, planning commissioner, or zoning board of appeals member during meetings.

MAP's popular workshop, Planning and Zoning Essentials, is designed for anyone who deals with planning and zoning issues in your community. This information-packed program is ideal for introducing new planning commissioners and zoning board of appeals members to their roles and responsibilities, and also for more experienced officials looking to refresh their skills and build upon existing knowledge.

Roles and responsibilities, site plan review, comprehensive planning, zoning ordinances, variances, how to determine practical difficulty, and standards for decision-making are all presented in this comprehensive workshop.