Michigan Land Use Law for Building and Development Professionals
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Agenda
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Friday, November 15, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST
Understanding Zoning, Planning and Land Use in Michigan
Presented by: Breanne M. Patton
- Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MZEA)
- Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MPEA)
- Zoning ordinances: from covering the basics and problem solving to hot topics
- The land use planning process
- Land use approvals: Site plan review, special land use permitting, rezoning, and flexible land use approvals/planned unit developments
- Variances, and ordinance amendments
The Law of Easements
Presented by: Athar Fawaz
- Understanding the legal concept of easements
- Types of easements
- Creating easements
- Drafting easements
- Terminating easements
- Understanding conservation easements
Michigan Land Laws
Presented by: Lawrence Opalewski
- Interpretations/appeal of staff decisions
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Administrative appeals
- Appeals to the circuit court
- Litigation of land use decisions
- Alternate claims
- Due process claims
- Equal protection claims
- Alternate claims
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Engineers
7.0 PDHs (based on 50-minute hours)
Land Surveyors
7.0 PDHs (based on 50-minute hours)
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6 CM
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs (based on 50-minute hours) for professional engineers and land surveyors licensed in Michigan. Continuing education courses are not required to be pre-approved for Michigan engineers or land surveyors.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6 for Certified Planners.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Athar C. Fawaz
Attorney at Zausmer, P.C., Farmington Hills, MIMs. Fawaz brings a meticulous, investigative approach to interpreting the law and a dedication to client-centered solutions. She specializes in areas of law that demand a blend of investigative skills, legal acumen, and strategic thinking. With a background that includes both administration and litigation, she provides a comprehensive approach to tackling complex cases. Ms. Fawaz offers an invaluable perspective shaped by her work for Judge Judith E. Levy in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. There, she was involved with proceedings on a wide variety of issues such as the Flint Water Crisis and honed her skills in drafting legal opinions. Known for her inquisitive nature and relentless pursuit of case details, her approach ensures thorough review and due diligence. In client communications, her steadfast attention makes her a trusted advisor in legal disputes. A detail-oriented and proactive professional, She is an asset to both her clients and the Zausmer team. Ms. Fawaz external interests, including her ambition to run the Boston Marathon within two years, mirror her commitment to setting and achieving lofty goals. A lifelong tennis player and avid reader, she enjoys pursuits that foster both strategic thinking and imagination. These interests offer a balanced counterpoint to her legal career and complement her professional development.
Lawrence “Larry” Opalewski
Partner and Attorney with Dalton & Tomich, PLC, Detroit, MIMr. Opalewski is a partner at Dalton & Tomich. He focuses his practice on land use and zoning litigation, including riparian rights, as well as constitutional litigation. He has significant experience in all aspects of litigation and has represented individuals, religious institutions, small to mid-size businesses, large businesses, and municipalities. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) is an area of particular interest. Additionally, Mr. Opalewski has successfully supported developers seeking approval from local planning commissions across the state of Michigan.
Breanne M. Patton
Senior Attorney at Zausmer, P.C., Farmington Hills, MIMs. Patton is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Energy Infrastructure, Business, and Eminent Domain practices. She counsels commercial and energy clients through complex contracts and business disputes; and on development matters including zoning, planning and land use; and real estate and permitting due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Patton also assists energy, utility, communications, and state and municipal clients in acquiring rights through eminent domain for infrastructure projects throughout Michigan. When projects or companies are at stake, her attention to detail and ability to understand her clients’ highly technical needs and diverse experts help her craft solutions and win where it counts: the finish line. She began her career at a large Midwestern law firm, handling construction, employment, and other litigation matters before a foray into the consulting world, where she managed a team of attorneys while providing advice to banking institutions regarding securities and regulatory compliance. Ms. Patton earned her bachelor of arts degree in Economics & Management and Philosophy, magna cum laude, from Albion College and was a merit scholarship recipient prior to receiving her law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.
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