Planning and Environmental Law
Gain the knowledge needed to analyze a case, discuss the salient legal points in a professional manner and communicate legal principles with members of the public, decision-makers, other planners and governmental counsel. Learn about the traditional aspects of planning law-from nuisance and trespass to constitutional law. Study the General Plan, subdivision controls, variations on zoning controls and extractions, eminent domain and the impact of climate change on land use. Discuss environmental law, including a survey of the public trust doctrine, CEQA, NEPA and specific resource issues such as coastal management and wetlands.
Instructor(s):
Kathryn Tobias, J.D., M.R.P., AICP, is a senior staff counsel with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, working primarily with general plans, CEQA and NEPA, endangered species and other environmental issues. Prior to working with the state, she was in private practice, specializing in land use and environmental law.
When:
Feb. 16 & 27, March 12 & 27, April 16-17: Tues., Fri., Sat., Feb. 16, 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; March 12, 27 & April 16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; April 17, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Format:
There is a pre-assignment for this course, which will be posted online February 9. February 16 is the first day of class; however, there will not be a structured class meeting. Instead, you are required to log in to the course website between 8:30-10:30 a.m. to view the day’s lecture and obtain any assignments. All other course sessions will meet formally in the classroom.
Technical requirements:
Certain elements of this classroom course will be conducted online. All materials will be available for download. Passwords and login information to access the course materials will be issued one week before the course start date. You must provide an email address when enrolling to receive your login information.
Where:
Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA
Directions:
Fee:
$550.00 Includes course materials.
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
3 quarter units academic credit, X432.8, 30 MCLE CEUs, 30 AICP CEUs
Section:
093LUP515
Enrollment policies:
You must attend all course meetings in order to recieve a passing grade. Requests to withdraw with a refund (less a $30 processing fee) must be received seven days prior to the start date.
