Contact Info
Ryan Dividock, Supervisor Planning, Zoning & Land Use
dividockr@oaklandcountymi.gov
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd
Building 41 West
Waterford, MI 48328
Building 41 West
Waterford, MI 48328
Planners Gathering
Planners Gatherings are informational and educational forums (in-person and virtual) covering Planning and Zoning related topics relevant to communities within Oakland County.
Speakers for these sessions are often from nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and private firms.
The format of these forums can range from casual discussions and information-sharing sessions to more formal presentations and workshops.
Upcoming Topics
Topics scheduled for 2026 include:
- November 2026: Planners Gathering: Commercial and Office Space Market Changes - Register Now
- December 2026: 2026 Legislative and Judicial Update - Register Now
We are always developing ideas and seeking presenters for future sessions.
If you would like to see a specific topic addressed, please contact Ryan Dividock at: dividockr@oaklandcountymi.gov.
Planners Gathering: 2026 Legislative and Judicial Update
Date:
12/09/2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOakland County | Planning, Zoning and Land Use - Virtual PLANNERS GATHERING
Planners operate in a legal environment that is constantly changing. State and Federal legislation, along with court cases, set the rules for planners. Join us for our annual overview of the 2026 legislative actions and judicial decisions that will impact Michigan planners in 2027 and beyond.
SPEAKERS
Jerry Fisher, Local Government Consulting Attorney; and Author of “Local Government Law - A Practical Guidebook for Public Officials on City Councils, Community Boards, and Planning Commissions”
Mike Compagnoni, Government Relations, Midwest Strategy Group
AGENDA
10:00 AM Welcome
10:05 AM Presentation Begins
10:45 AM Q&A
11:00 AM Adjourn
Questions? Contact
Ryan Dividock, Oakland County
dividockr@OaklandCountyMI.gov | (248) 858-4071
Cost: Free | Advance Registration Required for Zoom Link
NOTE: This session will be recorded and available at
Previous Topics
2026
- January 2026: Shipping Container, Modular, Panel Structures and Homes - Video Recording
- February 2026: Oakland County Food Landscape Study - Video Recording
- March 2026: Planning Discussions and Public Hearings - Video Recording
- April 2026: The Veterans Community Project: Tiny Houses, Big Impact - Video Recording
- May 2026: The Planner in Court - Video Recording
- June 2026: Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities - Video Recording
- July 2026: Backyard Chickens - Video Recording
- August 2026: Oakland County Master Plan and Rezoning Review Process - Video Recording
- October 2026: Planning Ethics - Video Recording
2025
- January 2025: Lean & Green Michigan’s PACE Financing - Video Recording
- February 2025: Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership and Zoning - Video Recording
- March 2025: Water Resources Commission – New Standards Manuals - Video Recording
- March 2025: Oakland County Business Loan Programs - Video Recording
- April 2025 Barrier Free Design for Planners - Video Recording
- May 2025: Online Applications for Planning, Zoning, and Building - Video Recording
- June 2025: A Walk Through Local Woodland and Wetland Ordinances - Video Recording
- July 2025: Regulating Home Occupations Post-Pandemic - Video Recording
- August 2025: Site Design for Emergency Services - Video Recording
- August 2025: Special Assessments - Video Recording
- September 2025: Oakland County’s Aging Population – A Local Response - Video Recording
- October 2025: Best Practices in Planning and Zoning for Solar PV - Video Recording
- October 2025: Partnering With Chambers of Commerce - Video Recording
- December 2025: 2025 Legislative and Judicial Updates - Video Recording
2024
- January 2024: Maximum Extent Practical (MEP) Stormwater Standards - Video Recording
- February 2024: Sidewalk System Maintenance Programs - Video Recording
- March 2024:
- April 2024:
- Coordinating With Regional Energy Utilities - Video Recording
- ITC - PowerPoint
- DTE - PowerPoint
- Consumers Energy - Work Sheet
- Consumers Energy Plan Ahead - Work Sheet
- Consumers Energy Natural Gas Safety - Work Sheet
- May 2024:
- Oakland County’s Workforce Development Services - Video Recording
- Support for businesses to assist individuals with disabilities
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) specializes in supporting businesses with accommodation and support for individuals with disabilities.
For Information Contact: Nacsha Ealy - ealyn1@michigan.gov
- June 2024: When Regional Malls and Big Box Stores Go Dark - Video Recording
- July 2024: Brownfield Programs and Incentives at State and Local - Video Recording
- August 2024: Tiny Homes in a Big City - Video Recording
- September 2024: Oakland County Materials Management Plan - Video Recording
- October 2024: Short Term Rentals - Video Recording
- November 2024: Oakland Together Housing Trust Fund - Video Recording
- December 2024: 2024 Legislative and Judicial Update - Video Recording
2023
- February 2023: Oakland County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - Video Recording
- April 2023: Social Districts - Video Recording
- June 2023: Accessory Dwelling Units - Video Recording
- August 2023: Office to Residential Conversions - Video Recording
- September 2023: Oakland County Hazard Mitigation Plan – A Draft Review - Video Recording
- October 2023: Oakland County Trails – Building Community Connections - Video Recording
- November 2023: SEMCOG’s 2050 Regional Forecast - Video Recording
- December 2023: Holiday Gathering and Community Updates - No Recording
2022
- February 2022: Commercial and Office Space: Glut or Opportunity? - Video Recording
- April 2022: Neighborhood & Housing Development Division: Services & Funding Opportunities - Video Recording
- June 2022: Water Resources Commission: New Stormwater Regulations and Standards - Video Recording
- August 2022: Planning, Zoning and Land Use: Drones Practical Applications for Planners - Video Recording
- October 2022: A New Approach for Managing Tax Foreclosed Properties - Video Recording
- December 2022: Oakland County Land Bank - Video Recording