Plan Commission Workshops


 
The Center for Land Use Education offers plan commission workshops serving multi-county areas of Wisconsin. 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.

 

Workshops may be arranged through your county Cooperative Extension office or directly through the Center for Land Use Education by contacting Rebecca Roberts at rroberts@uwsp.edu or 715-346-4322 or CLUE staff at 715-346-3783.

 


Spring 2013

"" Plan Commission Workshop
Thursday, May 30, 2013, Howard Village Hall, Green Bay, Brown County, WI

The 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, using and amending the comprehensive plan, making zoning and subdivision decisions consistent with the plan, procedural and decision-making standards, and other issues.

"" Plan Commission Workshop (The workshop is full as of 4/26/13.)
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, Ives Grove Office Complex, Sturtevant, Racine County, WI

The 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, using and amending the comprehensive plan, making zoning and subdivision decisions consistent with the plan, procedural and decision-making standards, and other issues.

Winter 2012-13

"" Plan Commission Workshop
Wednesday, February 27, 2013, Dodge County Administration Building

The 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, using and amending the comprehensive plan, making zoning and subdivision decisions consistent with the plan, procedural and decision-making standards, and other issues.

"" Plan Commission Workshop
Thursday, December 6, 2012, Town of Grand Rapids Fire Station, Wood County

The 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, using and amending the comprehensive plan, making zoning and subdivision decisions consistent with the plan, procedural and decision-making standards, and other issues.

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 County

These 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.

"" Local Land Use Planning and Zoning Teleconference Series
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

"" Plan Commission Workshop
Monday, October 10, 2011, Waukesha County Courthouse, Waukesha, WI

The 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

"" Plan Commission Workshop
Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Poynette Village Hall, Poynette, WI, Columbia County

The 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.

"" WTA Seminars on Land Use Planning and Regulation
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, WI

The 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

"" Plan Commission Workshop
Tuesday, May 24, 2011, Langlade County Fairgrounds, Antigo, WI, Langlade County

This 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.

"" Workshop for Plan Commissions and Zoning Boards
Wednesday, May 11, 2011, Gooseblind, Green Lake, WI, Green Lake County

This 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.