Land-Use Video Seminar (Welcome)- January 26, 2011

The Steuben County Purdue Extension and the Steuben County Plan Commission will host a Purdue Extension video seminar on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The topic for this seminar is “Welcome to the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.”

The interactive program will help new and experienced plan commissioners and board of zoning appeals members, elected officials, and interested citizens understand how plan commissions and board of zoning appeals can and should function.

The presentation will describe responsibilities of members, explore common situations for decision makers, and discuss how members can better serve their community. Participants will learn how to use the tools and resources available for making land-use decision. Examples of opportunities for local orientation and training will be provided.

The program will teach citizens how to effectively participate in the planning process. Anyone interested in land-use decisions or community planning is encouraged to attend.

Mark Spelbring, Park County Extension Educator, will be the speaker. The program is sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning, the Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association, and the Indiana Farm Bureau.

The video seminar will take place in the Steuben County Purdue Extension conference room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN. It is open to the public and free to attend, but space may be limited. Refreshments and snacks may be provided.

Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or the Steuben County Purdue Extension at 260 668.1000 x1400 with any questions or to reserve your space.

Future programs will be held on March 7, June 16, and September 8.