Land
Use Tools Series |
To serve the needs of newly elected or appointed
officials and seasoned land use decision makers, a basic Land Use Tools
series is offered and includes topics such as:
Other courses may be added to this basic framework to address particular local issues. Each of the four courses is about two hours in length, although the length and material can be tailored according to your local needs. The courses discuss basic concepts behind these tools, how to initiate them, and/or how to improve/update them to make them more responsive to your community. All audiences are welcomed. If you would like more information on this basic Land Use Tools series, please contact John Conglose conglose.1@osu.edu at 330-263-3799 All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Admin. and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868 Updated: Feb 2007 |
| Community Planning Organizations back to menu |
Overview of County and Regional Planning Commissions - Similarities and differences between the two.
Powers, duties, responsibilities of each as noted in ORC
Financing the activities of your community planning organization.
The Planning Organization and a Shared Vision - Using the organizations' format to encourage broad-based participation in the development and maintenance of a community vision.
| County Comprehensive Planning back to menu |
Defining comprehensive planning
Planning in Ohio - plans developed in 1970s, renewed interest today.
Prevalence of comprehensive planning in Ohio - which counties have comprehensive plans?
Which counties are operating with updated plans?
Township level comprehensive plans - who has them and what does it mean?
Planning as a framework for coordinating local land use tools
Planning is long term: 10-20 years
Elements of a comprehensive plan
Community profile
Demographics
Land use
Economic development
Housing
Public facilities / capital improvements
Transportation
Historic preservation
Implementation
How to develop a comprehensive plan
Determining need and readiness
Find key stakeholders
Work with RPC
Form advisory committees
| Rural Zoning back to menu |
Introduction and definitions
The status of Zoning in Ohio
Township zoning mapCounty zoning
Updated zoning ordinances
Map presentation on the uses of zoning districts
The structure of zoning
The Zoning Commission - roles, amendments/rezonings
The Board of Zoning Appeals
variances and standardsThe zoning inspector - basic roles
conditional uses
Defensible zoning
Guidelines for making legally defensible decisions
hearings
record keeping
other procedures
Alternative zoning in Ohio
Large lot zoning
Exclusive agricultural zoning
Performance zoning
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
| Subdivision Regulations back to menu |
Practical applications
History of subdivision regulations in Ohio
Subdivision regulation enforcement
review processSubdivision regulations as related to comprehensive planning, zoning, and thoroughfare plans
approval process
coordination with other applicable rules and regulations
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Admin. and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868
Updated: Nov 2006