Simplifying Complex Zoning Code (OnDemand Webinar)

$219.00

SKU: 404345EAU

Description

Learn drafting, illustration and presentation techniques that will improve how zoning codes are understood by all affected stakeholders.Zoning is a complicated topic. Zoning codes are encyclopedic on coverage, and are governed by a complex web of state and federal statutes and constitutional principles. In addition, zoning codes are used by a variety of stakeholders, from attorneys and engineers representing applicants, to elected official and appointed planning commissioners, to the general public. Given this array of legal principles and users, what can we do to make zoning codes easier to use and understand? Fortunately, there are a variety of techniques to simplify zoning codes, including better writing, graphics, and technology. This topic will provide drafting, illustration and presentation techniques that will improve how zoning codes are understood by all affected stakeholders.

Date: 2019-11-01 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Overview
• What Is a Zoning Code?
• Trends in Simplification

Why Simplify Your Zoning Codes?
• Improve Public Access and Understanding of Codes for All Audiences
• Improve Administration
• Improve Long-Term Maintenance of the Code

The Technical Trap • Why Are Zoning Codes so Complex?
• Zoning Codes Are Comprehensive and Technical
• Legalese
• Bad Organization
• Poor Drafting

Legal Principles
• Vagueness
• Overbreadth
• Codification

Simplification Tools
• Know Your Audience
• Factors to Consider (Planning Basis, Staffing, Code Types)
• Logical Organizing
• Good Drafting Practices
• Graphics
• Technology

Preparing Your Simplified Zoning Code for Public Use
• Public Outreach
• Training
• Style Setting
• Ongoing Maintenance

No Credit Available

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