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Overview
Leave No Detail Overlooked From Property Research to Hearing
Land use and zoning matters can turn on the smallest details – a missed deadline, an overlooked restriction, an incomplete application, or a lack of preparation for the public hearing. This practical program gives you checklists and tips to help keep the details straight from the initial property investigation through applications, hearings, and appeals. Get handy guidance for reviewing zoning codes and property records, assembling application materials, coordinating with municipal staff, preparing for public hearings, and tracking critical deadlines. Take the guesswork out of what to check, gather, prepare, and track - register today!
- Know what to look for. Use practical checklists to gather and review the zoning, property, title, survey, and other records you may need.
- Work more effectively with municipal staff. Get practical tips for coordinating with planning departments, zoning administrators, and clerks.
- Keep applications on track. Receive tips for organizing variance, special use, rezoning, and site plan approval materials.
- Be ready for the hearing. Utilize checklists to prepare notices, exhibits, packets, and other hearing materials.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Pulling and Reviewing Municipal Zoning Codes, Comprehensive Plans, and Ordinance Amendments
- Reading and Interpreting Zoning Maps and Site Plans
- Researching Deeds, Plats, Easements, Covenants, Prior Variances, and Special Permits
- Ordering and Reviewing Title Reports, Surveys, and Environmental Reports
- Assembling Applications for Variances, Special Use Permits, Rezoning, or Site Plan Approval
- Administrative Liaison Tips: Working With Planning Department Staff, Zoning Administrators, and Clerks
- Preparing Notices, Exhibits, and Packets for Public Hearings
- Calendaring All Filing Deadlines, Hearing Dates, and Appeal Windows
- Litigation Support When Zoning Disputes Go to Court
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
1 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
1 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
1 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
1 Total |
| NALA |
|
1 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
1 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
1 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| NFPA |
|
1 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
1 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
1 Total |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Live Webinar Registration
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education credit required to maintain the CP (Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of paralegal CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending · 1 Total Credits
Live - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 1: This course has been submitted to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification. Approval Pending. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general and 0.0 ethics (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
OnDemand Video
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 1: This course has been submitted to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification. Approval Pending. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Land Use and Zoning: A Checklist Guide For Paralegals
- Pulling and Reviewing Municipal Zoning Codes, Comprehensive Plans, and Ordinance Amendments
- Reading and Interpreting Zoning Maps and Site Plans
- Researching Deeds, Plats, Easements, Covenants, Prior Variances, and Special Permits
- Ordering and Reviewing Title Reports, Surveys, and Environmental Reports
- Assembling Applications for Variances, Special Use Permits, Rezoning, or Site Plan Approval
- Administrative Liaison Tips: Working With Planning Department Staff, Zoning Administrators, and Clerks
- Preparing Notices, Exhibits, and Packets for Public Hearings
- Calendaring All Filing Deadlines, Hearing Dates, and Appeal Windows
- Litigation Support When Zoning Disputes Go to Court
Who Should Attend
This basic level course will provide practical checklists and tips for assisting with land use and zoning matters. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Ashley M. Ulbricht
focuses her practice on representing clients in all aspects of municipal law. She has substantial background in handling land use and zoning, real estate, and general civil litigation matters, and advises her clients concerning public-private partnerships, development, municipal utility and telecommunications, construction project management and bid processes, code enforcement litigation, public safety discipline and investigations, §1983 litigation and public safety risk management, police and fire union contract negotiation, public law contract negotiation, and municipal employment law. Prior to joining Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Ms. Ulbricht served as city attorney for the City of Carmel, Indiana and general counsel to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. She earned her B.S. degree from Saint Mary's College, University of Notre Dame and her J.D. degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law. Ms. Ulbricht is a member of the Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association, where she has previously served as a member of the Litigation Committee and AIM Utilities Policy Committee. She is also a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association and serves as the Indiana State Chair.
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