The City of Opelika’s Planning Department has designed, and is offering, a “Citizens Planning Academy” for interested persons in the Opelika area.
The 2009 Citizen’s Planning Academy will begin on Monday, February 23, 2009. The academy is open to all Opelika residents and will be held in the Administration Building, Planning Commission Chambers at 700 Fox Trail. (Main entrance located on Jeter Street across from Greater Peace Baptist Church).
The class will consist of six (6) sessions held on Monday afternoons from 5:00 pm -6:00 pm. Classes will be held on the following dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
During the training period, participants will learn how different departments, developers, and individuals interact in the planning process. Participants will also learn about the upcoming City of Opelika Comprehensive Plan update and other ongoing projects such as Celebrate Alabama and expansions/new commitments to our two industrial parks.
Other topics include:
1. Planning in Opelika (Requirements and Responsibilities of the Planning Department).
2. The Roles and Responsibilities of Opelika’s Planning Related Boards (Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission).
3. Updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The Role of Other City Departments in Planning.
5. A Professional Transportation Engineer’s View of Transportation Planning in Opelika.
6. Discussion of topics on Historic Preservation, Community Development, Zoning Enforcement and Building Inspections. Citizens interested in participating in the academy are encouraged to apply by February 16, 2009.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on January 28, 2009. View the original page.
