Category: Pre-Design
1D. Planning and Zoning Regulations

Minimum Planning and Zoning Regulations Experience: 60 Hours

Definition: Evaluate, reconcile, and coordinate applicable regulatory requirements and professional design standards.

Tasks:

At the completion of your internship, you should be able to:

• Identify requirements of regulatory agencies
• Prepare and present submittals for governmental approval

Knowledge of/Skill in:  

• Government and regulatory requirements (e.g., zoning, planning, design review)
• Permit and approval processes
• Building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances
• Accessibility laws, codes, and guidelines
• Specialty codes and regulations (e.g., seismic, life safety, fair housing, historic preservation, energy)
• Universal design (environments usable by everyone regardless of limitations)
• Designing and delivering presentations