Understanding the Development Approval Process

'Understanding the Development Approval Process' is a coherent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. This live webinar will explain the pre application analysis and preparation which is necessary for the process, and the supporting data and consultants which are essential to get it done. We will also provide you with the strategies that will get you there, and the pitfalls and obstacles you must plan for and avoid along the way. It will help you understand, anticipate, plan and execute effectively in what can otherwise be a confusing, lengthy and expensive process.

Learning Objectives:

• You will be able to review preparation of applications for development.
• You will be able to explain conditions and limitations on development.
• You will be able to discuss solutions for existing problems, and answers of safeguards for development.
• You will be able to describe the types of permits or approvals required.

Agenda

Preliminary Analysis 

• What Is Sought to Be Accomplished?
• Permits or Approvals Required; Issuing Authorities
• Location of Property, Physical Attributes Surrounding Uses Suitably for
• Time and Money Budget in Achieving Objectives

Due Diligence and Game Plan 

• Assessing the Attitude and Politics of Approving Authorities
• Analyzing Benefits and Detriments of Proposed Development in Proposed Location
• Anticipating Nature and Type of Issues Involved, and Possible Objections
• Initial Meeting With Decision Makers of Approving Authorities
• Determination of Approach and Strategy

Preparation of Applications for Development 

• Selection of Consultants
• Completeness and Thoroughness of Application
• Solutions for Existing Problems, and Answers or Safeguards for Development

Conducting Required Hearings and Meetings 

• Notice and Procedures
• Reviews With Staff
• Items to Cover in Presentation
• Testimony and Exhibits From Consultants
• Interaction With Objectors

Documenting the Approvals of Development 

• Ordinances and Permits
• Conditions and Limitations on Development
• Safeguards for Developer
• Agreements With Approving Authorities
• Consequences for Breach by Either Party