101 Planning Your Community s Future January 16, 2015 January 12, 2015 This course will provide valuable information for all elected officials who have to consider and act upon comprehensive plans, land use and zoning matters, and other growth issues. Planning and zoning commissioners, board of adjustment members, and others who take part in community planning and land-development matters will also find this course informative. COURSE TOPICS Delaware Planning and Zoning Statutory Requirements The Elements of a Comprehensive Plan The Basics of Land Use Control The Role of the Planning & Zoning Commissioner Edward O Donnell, AICP Policy Scientist, IPA Linda Raab, AICP Planning Consultant, IPA Max Walton, Esq. Partner, Connolly Gallagher Newark, Del.
102 Land-Use Law and Regulation February 13, 2015 February 9, 2015 This course focuses on land-use law. It begins a review of the basic principles governing land-use law. Topics include police power, delegation of authority, nuisances, due process, equal protection, just compensation, vagueness, and vested rights. Participants will then learn about Delaware court decisions affecting local land use. COURSE TOPICS Basic Terms and Concepts A Summary of Tools Zoning, Subdivision, and Site-Plan Review Other Approaches to Land-Use Control Edward O Donnell, AICP Policy Scientist, IPA Max Walton, Esq. Partner, Connolly Gallagher Newark, Del.
103 Land-Use and Development Administration March 13, 2015 March 9, 2015 This is primarily a hand-on course designed to build the skills for administering and interpreting landuse regulations. Participants will be introduced to zoning, subdivision, and land-use codes and how they are linked to municipal comprehensive plans. In-class exercises will provide an opportunity for participants will analyze and interpret a land-use and development code to formulate answers to typical land-use administration questions and to review development plans. Ann Marie Townshend, AICP Director, Planning & Community Development City of Dover Linda Raab, AICP Planning Consultant, IPA
206 Board of Adjustment Issues May 15, 2015 May 11, 2015 The Board of Adjustment is an important quasi-judicial municipal body. This session will provide an overview of: Proper composition of the board of adjustment Jurisdiction of the board Proper board procedures for conducting hearings and rendering decisions Use and area variance standards An overview of appellate review standards for board actions Linda Raab, AICP Planning Consultant, IPA Max Walton, Esq. Partner, Connolly Gallagher Newark, Del.
212 Understanding & Marketing Your Local Economy February 20, 2015 February 16, 2015 This new course focuses on gathering, analyzing, packaging, and reporting local economic data. The course will review key data sources, techniques for accessing and analyzing economic data, and approaches to sharing data with stakeholders such as elected officials, future residents, and site selectors. COURSE INSTRUCTOR Troy Mix, AICP Policy Scientist, IPA
201 Creating a Flood Ready Community June 12, 2015 June 8, 2015 This course reviews the multiple sources of flood risks to Delaware communities that can be addressed and mitigated through planning, codes, and ordinances. It begins with an overview of flood risks, covers floodplain requirements for municipalities, and discusses statewide sea level rise adaptation recommendations applicable at the community level. Tools for adapting to flood risk and sources of funding and technical assistance will also be introduced. COURSE TOPICS Identifying Community Flood Risks Assessing Vulnerability to Flooding Strategies for Reducing Flood Vulnerability Funding and Technical Assistance Wendy Carey, PhD Delaware Sea Grant Greg Williams DNREC Flood Mitigation Program Susan Love, AICP DNREC Delaware Coastal Programs