Making It Through the Land Entitlement Process

1:00 pm - 1:05 pm

1. Scoping It Out - Levels of Difficulty
1. Scope and Type of Proposal
2. Levels of Entitlement Needed
3. Special Considerations for Greenfield, Infill, Redevelopment

1:05 pm - 1:18 pm

2. The Regulatory Continuum
1. Jurisdictional Differences
2. Status of the Comprehensive or General Plan
3. Zoning Options and Issues
4. Site Plan and Subdivision Standards
5. Conditional Uses, Special Exceptions and Variances
6. Building Codes
7. Federal and State Regulations

1:18 pm - 1:33 pm

3. Due Diligence
1. Level of Current Entitlement
2. Special Requirements
3. Adequate Public Facility Issues
4. Nonconformities
5. Other Constraints

1:33 pm - 1:43 pm

4. Working With the Processes
1. Public Hearing Processes
2. Administrative Processes
3. Referenda

1:43 pm - 1:53 pm

5. Working With the Players
1. Local Staff
2. Planning Commission
3. Elected Officials
4. Other Agencies
5. Citizens
6. Other Stakeholders

1:53 pm - 2:13 pm

6. Major Regulatory Issues and Potential Solutions
1. Compliance With Adopted Vision and Regulatory Requirements
2. Adequate Infrastructure
3. Environmental Considerations
4. Citizen and Stakeholder Opposition

2:13 pm - 2:20 pm

7. Tips for Success
1. Knowing the Rules
2. Assembling the Team
3. Becoming a Part of the Solution
4. Making a Commitment
5. Retaining Flexibility
6. Understanding Your Regulators
7. Making Staff and Elected Officials Look Good

2:20 pm - 2:30 pm

8. Questions and Answers