Land Use Planning and Procedure

Catalog description

This course gives students an understanding of the legal and procedural aspects of land use planning in the United States. The course explains the sources of land use planning authority, the processes by which it is applied, and the potential conflicts that arise in applying this authority. As a result of taking this course, students will be expected to learn and explain a) the objectives of land use planning; b) the bases on which land use planning law and procedure is applied across the U.S.; c) policies, strategies, and principles that can be applied to land use planning decisions; d) how to engage property owners, community organizations, and government officials in the land use planning system; e) typical conflicts that arise when creating, changing, or enforcing land use planning measures; f) the role of the planner in the planning process. At the end of this course, students should be able to perform basic planning tasks or work with planners on community development projects.