PMPEI Course on Zoning

The PMPEI Course on Zoning addresses the fascinating and complex topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this past history continues to shape the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania. The course begins with a review of the PA Municipalities Planning Code authority for zoning and presents “nuts and bolts” fundamentals for drafting zoning ordinances and amendments. Included in the course are advanced techniques like overlay and performance zoning, planned residential development, and traditional neighborhood development. The relationship of zoning to comprehensive planning and the need for them to be consistent is emphasized. Also in the course are mapping exercises and analysis of zoning ordinance provisions. Problem situations and ethical dilemmas in zoning are discussed. The role of the planning commission and other individuals and local agencies in zoning administration, as well as procedures for enacting zoning ordinances and guidelines for rezoning are discussed in detail.

This course may be taken for continuing education credit for the following groups: Attorneys, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Geologists, Registered Landscape Architects, and Uniform Construction Code officials. Credits are also available for Penn State University. Additional fees may be required for these credits. Information on how to obtain credits will be provided at the course.

You must attend all three sessions to receive continuing education credit.  The course is limited to 30 attendees.  Cost is $35 per person.

Please register by February 27, 2015

Thank you to our principal sponsors:

Capital Region Council of Governments

and

Perry County Council of Governments!