Local Training Resources

Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals members are required by NYS Law to receive a minimum of four (4) hours of training every year.  Each municipality determines acceptable training formats for training credit.  Training opportunities are available to help planning board members, zoning board members, and local officials better understand land use regulations, planning practices, and their roles in the decision-making process. This section provides information on upcoming training events, workshops, and educational resources offered by Jefferson County and partner organizations to support effective local planning and governance.

Training Videos

• Site Plan Review Workshop 05/13/2026 | Site Plan Review Workshop Slides Handout
  
• Planning Board Overview
  
• Solar Energy Seminar | 
• Rx For Your Zoning Law
• Airport Land-Use Compatibility
• SEQRA Basics
• Sustaining Your Community Vitality into the Future
• Managing Land Use on Highway Corridors
• Spot Zone or Use Variance
• Planning Boards and Open Question Period
• Site Plan and Special Permit Process
• Land Use Hot Button Topics 

The Tug Hill Commission also has training sessions available on-line at:  https://tughill.org/services/training/ 

Alternatively, the NYS Department of State Land Use Training Unit offers on-line land use training courses.  For more info, visit the New York State Department of State’s website: https://dos.ny.gov/training-assistance 

If your municipality is a member of the NY Planning Federation, you may access the NYPF website for videos.