Workshops are designed for newly appointed plan commission and zoning board members, veteran commissioners tackling complex issues, elected officials, and staff whose job it is to support local commissions and zoning boards.
You can view the PowerPoint of a recent Fundamentals of Land Use & Decision Making workshop as an example of our presentations.
If you are interested in requesting a workshop in your area, contact the Center for Land Use Education staff at landcenter@uwsp.edu or 715-346-3783.
Upcoming Sessions
Workshops for Planning and Zoning Officials
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Lincoln Town Hall, 1205 Sundstein Rd, Eagle River, WI
9:30- noon – Role of the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Appeals
1-4 p.m. – Role of the Plan Commission/Zoning Committee
Registration is limited to the first 50 participants
To register call 715-479-3620 or email zoning@vilascountywi.gov
You can also check out our webinar training page for upcoming webinars and recordings of previous presentations.
“I had the chance to attend the workshop held in the Middleton Library on zoning boards. It was fantastic; very helpful….I think it is valuable for the town officials and volunteers to understand some of the science behind land use planning and regulations…”
Zoning Board Workshop Participant