LAW 12 Land Use Planning, Development, and Environmental Law and Policy

Units: 3
Advisories: BUS 8, LAW 2, and LAW 4 each with a grade of “C” or better, and BIM 38 with a grade of “C” or better or demonstrated competency in appropriate technology skills, such as by completion of similar courses; by transfer credit course work; by workplace substantiation; by Microsoft Certification; or by other computer industry certification.
This course involves the study of local, state, and federal land use and environmental law and regulation, including substantive and procedural law and practical skills required of an environmental paralegal to analyze facts, apply law, and draft appropriate documents. Topics include zoning, planning, development, administrative law, and land use controls with an emphasis on local government and hearing boards and their operation, as well as select issues such as state and federal air quality, water quality, waste management, natural resources management and preservation, endangered species protection, energy, environmental justice, public policy, and international environmental agreements. (CSU)