2025 Elected and Appointed Officials Workshop
About this Event
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This annual training opportunity for City Council members, Planning & Zoning Commissioners, Zoning Board of Adjustment members, and other elected and appointed officials will cover the fundamentals of planning and zoning, planning law, and ethics. An interactive development design review session will also demonstrate some key elements of plats, site plans and zoning changes for decision makers to look for when reviewing agenda items. The event is designed primarily as an introduction to planning and zoning for newer officials, but can also serve as a refresher course for more seasoned officials.
COST: $40
WHEN: Friday, July 25, 2025
Doors open 8:30 a.m.
Event 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Hall at the NRH Centre
6000 Hawk Avenue, North Richland Hills
Grand Hall entry is located at the circle drive porte-cochere
PARKING: Park in the NRH Centre lot or the adjacent NRH Library parking lot
DRINKS: Coffee, soft drinks, and water available
LUNCH: Cristina's Fine Mexican fajita bar lunch provided.
MATERIALS: Notepads and pens will be available upon request. Not all speakers will have printouts
QUESTIONS: Please contact Clayton Comstock at Y2xheXRvbiAhIGNvbXN0b2NrIHwgbWFuc2ZpZWxkdGV4YXMgISBnb3Y= or (817)276-4252 for questions related to this event.
Agenda
8:30 AM - Doors Open
9:00 AM - Welcome & Introductions
9:10 AM - History & Fundamentals of Planning & Zoning
10:30 AM - 5-Minute Break
10:35 AM - Planning Law - Brenda McDonald
12:00 PM - Lunch (Cristina's Fine Mexican Fajita Bar)
12:30 PM - Planning Ethics for Elected & Appointed Officials
1:25 PM - 10-Minute Break
1:35 PM - Development Review Workshop
2:30 PM - Speaker Panel Q&A and Discussion
3:00 PM - Adjourn
| Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | USD 40 |
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