Peter Henn

PETER J. HENN, Esq., AICP, is a land use attorney at Jones Foster in West Palm Beach where he represents property owners with obtaining government approvals and represents local governments with preparing and amending land use and zoning regulations. He is also a faculty member at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in the Department of Urban & Regional Planning where he teaches urban planning and land use law. He is a member of The Florida Bar and is an AICP certified planner through the American Planning Association. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and received his B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Florida Atlantic University.

Courses taught by Peter Henn

Federal Takings Law: Balancing Private Property Rights with the Public Interest

This course explores how the U.S. Constitution and federal takings law shape local planning, helping planners understand property rights, recognize legal risks, and advance the public interest within constitutional limits.

55 Mins
Law
AIA CES
AICP CM

Federal Takings Law: Balancing Private Property Rights With the Public Interest, Part II

This course explores how the U.S. Constitution and federal takings law influence local planning, helping planners understand property rights, key court decisions, and strategies for advancing the public interest while remaining legally compliant.

75 Mins
Law
AIA CES
AICP CM

Zoning Code Reform: Legal and Practical Considerations When Making “Quick Fixes” to Your Zoning Code

This course helps both public and private sector planners update and streamline their Zoning Code Standards of Review using legally sound best planning practices.

102 Mins
Law
AIA CES
AICP CM