CVE 6031 - Municipal Permitting of Development

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
Municipal permitting of development encompasses a comprehensive review of planning and zoning, building codes, and the role of local government. Roles of a plan commission, architectural review board, and community development authority will be discussed.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss the history of planning and zoning and the role of local government
Explain the purpose, structure, and function of a Plan Commission, Architectural Review Board and Community Development Authority
Evaluate project development plans and identify potential concerns
Design a model community and produce a map, a master plan, and a simple zoning ordinance for the community

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Thinking like a community member
History of planning and zoning/role of local government
Building codes, permitting and inspections
City/Community Master plans
Plan commissions/Architectural Review Boards
CDAs/TIFs/BIDs/PUDs/incentive projects
Stormwater management
Brownfields, Greyfields and redevelopment
Discussion after attending a PC/ARB/CDA meeting

Coordinator
Dr. William S. Gonwa, P.E.

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CVE 6031 - Municipal Permitting of Development