Attention: Municipal Officials, Board/Commission Members, Planners and Solicitors
Airport Hazard Zoning Workshops are being planned at a location near you.
Click here to learn more. |
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Course Detail |
| Course ID:
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ZD10 |
| Title:
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Zoning Decisions |
| Series:
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Planning |
| Provider:
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PSATS |
| Instructors:
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This course is taught with one instructor.
One of the instructors listed below will be at each site.
G. Bryan Salzmann, Esquire, Attorney
Salzmann Hughes, PC
Chuck Zaleski, Esquire, Attorney
Salzmann Hughes, PC |
| Schedule Time:
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12:30 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. Program Begins
4:00 p.m. Adjourn |
| Registration Link:
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Click Here
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| County:
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Westmoreland |
| Location:
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Unity Township Municipal Building
154 Beaty County Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-2546
www.unitytownship.org |
| Date:
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03/09/10 |
| Time:
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| Cost:
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$50.00 |
| Description: |
It is likely that zoning has been discussed, and in some cases, implemented, in your municipality. Zoning can be very beneficial as a tool for managing growth and protecting a community, but can bring with it many controversial issues.
The decision to zone should not be taken lightly. Townships considering zoning should do their homework, and this workshop is the perfect place to begin. Instructors will discuss zoning and its relationship to land use planning, using recent court cases as examples. They will discuss the importance of developing a comprehensive plan that will allow municipalities to set goals and objectives for both the long- and short-term. All of the topics covered during the session will help attendees develop a comprehensive plan before it is too late.
Nearly every municipality has encountered a major unwanted land use issue, and those encounters have altered residents' perceptions of zoning. It is important to have a plan in place in case such an event would occur because without it, the community would be left to accept the unwanted change. Attendees will leave this session armed with the information they need to begin (or continue) discussions on zoning in their area. |
| Outline: |
During this workshop, instructors will engage attendees in discussion on the following subject areas:
>Review of zoning powers and procedures
>Review of recent court decisions on subdivision and zoning ordinance regulations and procedures
>Review of recent MPC amendments including:
-Acts 67 and 68 of 2000
-Act 127 of 2000
-Act 2 of 2002
-Act 43 of 2002
-Act 214 of 2002
-Act 215 of 2002
Practical application of case law and MPC amendments to everyday zoning and subdivision decisions by municipal officials. |
| Additional Info |
Who Should Attend
All planning commission members, zoning hearing board members, elected and appointed officials and planners currently or soon to be involved in zoning for their municipality. Secretaries and managers whose area is currently being zoned will also benefit from attending this course.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, please verify that the workshop is taking place by calling PSATS at (717) 763-0930. If calling outside of normal business hours, enter extension 166. Course cancellations are updated by 7:00 a.m. on the day of a workshop.
Walk-in Registrations
Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Please note there are times when a session is cancelled or rescheduled. Registered attendees will be notified of schedule changes prior to the session. Call (717) 763-0930 or visit www.palocalgovtraining.org prior to the session to verify the correct date, time and location. Substitutions are permitted without notice.
Cancellations
Cancellations received less than 10 working days before the session are subject to a $15 penalty. Those received within 48 hours of the session or do not show up at all forfeit the full registration fee, and, if unpaid, will be invoiced.
Accessibility & Other Needs
All workshops will be held at ADA-accessible locations. Please use the "accessibility needs" line to indicate alternate format, sign language requirements, or any other needs you might have.
This workshop has been approved for UCC Credit. $50 or $75 (includes 3 UCC Credits) |
