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Plan Commission Workshops
Winter 2011-12
Plan Commission Workshop
Tuesday, January 17, 2012, Holton Town Hall, Abbotsford, WI, Marathon County
Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Ringle Town Hall, Ringle, WI, Marathon CountyThese workshops are designed for new and continuing plan commission members, local government officials, planning and zoning staff, and other interested persons. The workshops will focus on the roles and responsibilities of the plan commission with particular attention on day-to-day decisions such as rezones and conditional use permits. Time will be provided to address local planning and zoning issues.
November 9, 2011 – Plan Commission Conduct and Procedures
December 7, 2011 – Sand and Other Non-Metallic Mining Issues and Regulations
December 21, 2011 – Plan Commission and BOA Members as Local Officials
January 11, 2012 – Using and Amending Your Comprehensive Plan
February 8, 2012 – State Land Use Programs Update
March 14, 2012 – Business Improvement District (BID) Basics
April 11, 2012 – Legislation and Case Law Update
This series of programs is designed to keep local government officials up to date on local land use planning and zoning issues that affect their communities. Each session will be moderated by UW-Extension’s Local Government Center Staff and will provide ample opportunity for participant questions and comments. You will receive a packet of printed materials that will be referred to throughout the live teleconference program. Register by mail, fax or phone to attend at a public WisLine site convenient to you.
Fall 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011, Waukesha County Courthouse, Waukesha, WIThe workshop is designed for new and continuing plan commission members, local government officials, planning and zoning staff, and other interested persons. The workshop will focus on the roles and responsibilities of the plan commission, procedural and decision-making standards, and regional planning issues in southeastern Wisconsin.
Summer 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Poynette Village Hall, Poynette, WI, Columbia CountyThe workshop is designed for new and continuing plan commission members, local government officials, planning and zoning staff, and other interested persons. The workshop will focus on the roles and responsibilities of the plan commission and procedural standards.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011, Reuland's Conference Center, Minocqua, WI
Thursday, June 2, 2011, Lakewoods Resort and Lodge, Cable, WI
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Whitehouse Lodge, Richland Center, WI
Thursday, June 9, 2011, The Marq, DePere, WIThe Center for Land Use Education is partnering with the Wisconsin Towns Association to offer four educational seminars aimed at town and small village officials. Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the plan commission, recent updates to the comprehensive planning law, subdivision ordinances, and other land use controls. An update on current legislative actions will also be provided. To learn more, download the seminar brochure. A completed registration form (in .doc or .pdf formats) is required one week prior to each scheduled workshop.
Spring 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011, Langlade County Fairgrounds, Antigo, WI, Langlade CountyThis workshop is designed for new and continuing plan commission members, local government officials, planning and zoning staff, and other interested persons. The workshop will focus on the roles and responsibilities of the plan commission and related procedural requirements. County staff will provide an update on shoreland zoning (NR 115) and farmland preservation.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011, Gooseblind, Green Lake, WI, Green Lake CountyThis workshop is designed for new and continuing plan commission and zoning board members. The workshop is intended to provide information about the roles and responsibilities of local land use officials and Wisconsin court decisions that impact their decision-making. The workshop will include several interactive exercises and plenty of time to discuss local issues.
PLAN COMMISSION WORKSHOPS
Workshops are designed for newly appointed commissioners, veteran commissioners tackling complex issues, and professional educators and planners whose job it is to support local commissions.
For newly established commissions, CLUE offers a basic plan commission workshop which can be tailored to address:
- Establishing a Plan Commission
- Recruiting and Retaining Quality Commissioners
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Plan Commission
- Comprehensive Planning Basics and the Planning Process
- Encouraging Public Participation
- Open Meetings and Public Records Laws
- Ethical Conduct and Decision-Making
For veteran commissioners, CLUE can help to address complex issues such as:
- Zoning, Conditional Uses, Non-Conformities, and Subdivision Regulations
- Consistency and the Comprehensive Plan
- Plan Implementation, Monitoring, and Enforcement
- Intergovernmental Cooperation
- Property Rights
- And other relevant topics.
To schedule or learn more about CLUE Plan Commission Workshops, contact Becky Roberts via email or phone at (715) 346-4322 or CLUE staff at (715) 346-3783.
