PREVIEW
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7 video lessons (102 Mins)
Published
2026
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Preview Course
Browse Course Chapters
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1.Introduction
3 mins
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2.Does Your Existing Zoning Code Work?
9 mins
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3.How To Begin Quick Fixes To Your Zoning Code
13 mins
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4."Quick Fixes" To Your Zoning Code Part 1
27 mins
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5."Quick Fixes" To Your Zoning Code Part 2
31 mins
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6.Applying the Concepts of Zoning Code Reform
15 mins
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7.Conclusion
3 mins
What You Will Learn
- Learn the four types of land use approvals:
- (1) Permitted Uses,
- (2) Conditional Uses (Special Exceptions),
- (3) Waivers,
- (4) Variances.
- Learn who approves each type of land use approval.
- Learn the legal difference between the Standards of Review for each of the four land use approval types: Permitted Uses. Conditional Uses/Special Exceptions. Waivers. Variances.
- Learn the best planning and legal criteria for Zoning Code Standards of Review for each of the four land use approval types.
- Learn how to legally convert Not Permitted Uses to Permitted Uses.
- Learn how to update and streamline Zoning Code Standards of Review to make the land use approval process very clear and user-friendly.
Course Description
This course is beneficial to both government planners and private sector planners who need to update and streamline zoning codes so they can do so in a legally sound manner.
Most zoning codes have Permitted Uses ( allowed as-of-right) and Conditional Uses or Special Exceptions (allowed if certain conditions or standards are met). Most codes also have a Waiver or Variance process to provide some form of relief from regulations so that development can move forward even if established regulations are not met. Planners need to know which types of approvals apply to each development application.
Learn these skills
- Land Use
- Law and Policy
- Zoning Codes
AICP CM
This course is approved for 1.5 CM Credits, Including 1 Law Credit.
