Land Use Planning and Development

Zoning Officials Certification

This course uses lectures, group discussions, and a major case study to teach participants about zoning procedures, zoning of particular activities, legal duties of the zoning administrator, permitting and enforcement, public records, site inspections, and emerging issues in zoning. The course is composed of two sessions spaced approximately one month apart.

 

Attendees

Zoning officials

Duration

4 days (Session I - May 4-7, 2010) and 3 days (Session II - May 18-20, 2010)

Prerequisites

To take the course and exam, an applicant must either have completed the Introduction to Zoning course and had two years of experience as a zoning official or had five years of experience as a zoning official. In order to qualify based on five years of experience as a zoning official, at least two years of that experience must have been gained in North Carolina.

Certification

A certification exam will be given at the end of the course

Outline of Certification Program

Faculty
Coordinator

Scholarships

Local Government Federal Credit Union

The next deadline for SOG course scholarships from the Local Government Federal Credit Union is April 1, 2010. These scholarships will cover all or part of the tuition for any SOG course, seminar or workshop. Scholarship applicants must be members of the LGFCU.

The LGFCU offers this program to help nurture the career development of its members who are employed in local government in North Carolina. Awards are made three times each year, or until funds are expended. Applications are accepted throughout the year, with deadlines of April 1, August 1, and December 1—so when considering courses and scholarships, advance planning is helpful.

For information and a copy of the application, visit https://www.lgfcu.org/pages/applications.php.

Applications may also be obtained by emailing info@lgfcu.org or calling 1-800-344-4846.
 

Cancellation
Policy

Course participants who cancel their registration on or before April 20, 2010, will receive a full refund. Those who cancel on or before April 27, 2010, will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. No refund will be made for cancellations made after April 27, 2010. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, as outlined in the School's cancellation policy.