Train Your Zoning Board

Are you looking for a ready-made training program for your zoning board members? APA and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy have are sponsoring an audio/web conference called Introduction to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This program prepares zoning board members for their vital role in planning successful communities.

Topics include the operation of the zoning board, conducting sound public meetings, taking testimony, assessing reports and presentations, and making meetings accessible. Presenters also review practices that commonly lead to litigation. Participants learn about variances, how to develop defensible findings of fact, and guidelines for conditional and special uses. Throughout, ZBA members will learn not only legal, but also ethical, decision making. The program provides resource materials on key planning concepts and includes guidelines for preparing a local, follow-up module.

Introduction to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
December 3, 2008, 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., E.T. or 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E.T.

Visit www.planning.org/audioconference to read more information about the conference and for convenient online registration.

Pass this announcement along to any of your members or associates who may find this training useful.

Please contact Sarah Lutz at 312-786-6729 or education@planning.org if you have any questions about the conference or registration.

Sarah J. Lutz, AICP
Education Associate
American Planning Association
312-786-6729