Land Use & Environmental Regulation

This course addresses in detail the full range of federal, state and local governmental regulations that a developer may have to deal with relating to issues such as water, air and hazardous materials. It also covers regional land use regulatory programs such as those found in select states, and local subdivision, zoning and special purpose ordinances. Emphasis would be on identifying what measures apply to a given project, formulating a strategy for addressing each, and understanding the reasons for their adoption.