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  • 0406-2026: To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signatory, to execute a Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes with JRS Writsel Farms, GP to increase the acreage of land leased for farming purposes at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) (Amended by ord. 0879-2026 passed on 3/30/2026 -LG)

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • COLUMBIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA December 16, 2025 ROLL CALL

    Dec 16, 2025

    ·Cleveland, OH
    Agenda

    The Columbia County Planning Commission's April 21, 2026 agenda addresses subdivision and land development applications, including review of eighteen Review and Approval Applications and three Review and Comment Applications evaluated at an April 17, 2026 committee meeting. Bills for payment totaling $7,005.00 were submitted from Keystone Consulting Engineers ($6,712.50) and MPL Law Firm ($292.50) for the March 18–April 21 period. Subdivision and engineering fee receipts totaling $4,405.63 were collected during the same period from multiple applicants including solar developments and land surveys. The agenda includes old business regarding an Agricultural Exemption for Levi Beiler in Greenwood Township and new business for an Agricultural Exemption for Brad Fritz in Benton Township. Eight applications received "No Action" determinations due to outstanding items, including solar developments across multiple townships ranging from 23.7 to 41 acres and a mobile home park with 68 lots in Orange Township.

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  • Shelby County Plan Commission November 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM PC Nov 25, 2025

    Nov 25, 2025

    ·Shelbyville, IN
    Agenda

    The Shelby County Plan Commission met on November 25, 2025, to consider RZ 25-15 and SD 25-14, applications to rezone 5.81 acres from Conservation Agricultural (A1) to Residential Estate (RE) District and to create a simple subdivision of a single-family building lot from a larger 71.74-acre parcel located at 9795 N 500 E in Morristown. The meeting also included approval of the 2026 Plan Commission Meeting Calendar, with the next regular meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025.

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  • Shelby County Plan Commission January 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM PC Jan 28, 2025

    Jan 28, 2025

    ·Shelbyville, IN
    Agenda

    The Shelby County Plan Commission held a meeting on January 28, 2025, to consider multiple rezoning and subdivision applications. The agenda included approval of the Rush Rezoning Findings of Fact; the Bass Rezoning (1.5 acres from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential) and Bass Simple Subdivision in Brandywine Township; and the Theobald Rezoning (3 acres from Conservation Agricultural to Residential Estate) and Theobald Simple Subdivision in Union Township. The Commission also discussed the Shelby County Sub-Area Economic Development Plan, with details on strategies and land use recommendations to be addressed during a subsequent public hearing.

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  • 0645-2024: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute an Second Amendment to Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes with Jeffrey L. Writsel to reduce the acreage of land leased for farming purposes, and to declare an emergency.

    Feb 27, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 3/22/2017 Lexington-Fayette County, KY Code of Ordinances

    Mar 22, 2017

    ·Lexington, KY
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    On March 22, 2017, Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky adopted Chapter 26 of its Code of Ordinances establishing the Rural Land Management framework. The chapter defines key terms and establishes policies for agricultural preservation, including definitions for active farms, agricultural production, conservation easements, and development rights that restrict property division to 40-acre minimum tracts. The ordinance provides the regulatory foundation for the county's rural land conservation program, which allows landowners to sell conservation easements to preserve agricultural and natural lands.

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  • Town of Bristol Zoning Regulations Adopted by Town Vote March 7, 2017

    Mar 7, 2017

    ·Bristol, PA
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    On March 7, 2017, the Town of Bristol adopted comprehensive zoning regulations through a town vote. The regulations establish multiple zoning districts including Village Business, Residential Office Commercial, Village Mixed, Recreational, Commercial, High Density Residential, Village Residential, and Rural Agricultural zones, with standards and requirements for each district. The new regulations repeal former zoning bylaws and include provisions for interpretation, amendments, and enforcement across the town's designated zoning map.

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  • COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 100 Adopted July 15, 2013

    Jul 15, 2013

    ·Columbia, SC
    Proposal

    Columbia Township adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 100 on July 15, 2013, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for the township. The ordinance establishes multiple zoning districts including Agriculture-Residential (AR), Medium Density Residential (RM), Manufactured Housing Park (MHP), and Commercial (C) zones, with detailed provisions for permitted uses and special land uses in each district. The document outlines administration through a Zoning Administrator position, zoning permit requirements, district boundaries, and principal permitted uses across the various zones.

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  • San Diego County Zoning Ordinance

    San Diego, CA
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    Ordinance No. 10095, adopted by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2010, amended the county's Zoning Ordinance to update and clarify various sections covering applicability, definitions, civic and commercial use regulations, animals, temporary uses, accessory uses, and procedures. The Board determined the amendments were necessary for public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, and reorganized the ordinance into two main parts: Basic Provisions (covering general provisions, definitions, and use classifications for residential, civic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and extractive uses) and Use Regulations (detailing specific regulations for each zoning district). The ordinance restructured the Table of Contents to provide clearer organization of the numerous zoning districts and use types throughout the county.

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  • Official Zoning Map of the Township of Harris

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This is the Official Zoning Map of Harris Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, adopted in 2016 as Ordinance 16-05, which supersedes the previous zoning map from 1978. The map designates various zoning districts including agricultural, residential (single, two, and multi-family), commercial, industrial, and cultural zones, along with overlay districts for ridge protection and corridor management. The map was prepared by the Centre Regional Planning Agency and identifies key municipal features, road networks, and the Regional Growth Boundary for the township.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ANNVILLE LEBANON COUNTY,PA

    Lebanon, PA
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    This is a zoning ordinance document for South Annville Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, establishing comprehensive land use regulations through Chapter 27. The ordinance defines eleven zoning districts including Agricultural, Rural Residential, Low/Medium Density Residential, General and Highway Commercial, Industrial, and Floodplain districts, with detailed requirements for permitted uses, lot dimensions, building heights, parking, and yard setbacks for each district. The document serves as the regulatory framework governing land development, building compliance, and district boundary interpretation within the township.

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  • Lebanon Township Wayne County Agricultural Land Use/ ...

    Lebanon, PA
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  • 2023 Annual Report Monroe County Planning Commission

    Carlisle, PA
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    The 2023 Annual Report for Monroe County Planning Commission documents staff leadership and organizational structure, including the passing of former Director John Woodling in October 2023 and the retirement of Commissioner John Moyer after 12 years of service. The report highlights the Planning Commission's continued work with local municipalities on planning and mapping services, and notes the county's key initiatives including the Monroe 2030 Vision Statement, Farmland Preservation programs, and Open Space Mini Grant program. The report is presented under Director Christine Meinhart-Fritz's leadership and includes the composition of the 2024 Planning Commission Board and Agricultural Land Preservation Board.

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  • AgendaNet - Granicus Meeting Documents

    Nanticoke, PA
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    The Planning Commission met on November 4, 2020, to consider two major items: a denial of a use permit for hot air balloon launching on agricultural land in Napa (Item 7A, continued from previous meetings), and approval of a major modification to Cakebread Cellars' winery operations (Item 7B) that would increase production from 500,000 to 800,000 gallons per year and add water storage tanks for fire suppression and domestic use. Staff recommended adoption of the denial resolution for the balloon permit and approval of the Cakebread modification, which was determined to have no significant environmental impacts under CEQA.

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  • Places2040-final public draft

    Lancaster, PA
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    Places2040 is a comprehensive plan for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, prepared by the Lancaster County Planning Commission in August 2018 with extensive input from county residents and a diverse coalition of stakeholders including businesses, agricultural organizations, environmental groups, and community development partners. The final public draft document was developed through a collaborative process involving the County Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission staff, and numerous local organizations focused on guiding the county's future development and quality of life.

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  • penn township cumberland county, pennsylvania zoning ...

    Lansford, PA
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    Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania adopted a Zoning Ordinance in January 2021 that establishes the regulatory framework for land use and development within the township. The ordinance designates multiple zoning districts, including Conservation (CON) and Agricultural (A) districts, and outlines permitted uses, conditional uses, dimensional requirements, and procedures for amendments to the zoning map. The document provides comprehensive guidelines for community development objectives, a glossary of zoning terms, and establishes a Zoning Hearing Board to address uses not provided for in the ordinance.

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  • Summary of Zoning Districts of the City of Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is a reference guide from Fort Worth's Planning and Development Department that outlines the city's zoning district classifications and their permitted uses. It categorizes zoning into three main types: Special Use Districts (such as Agricultural, Community Facilities, and Historic and Cultural), Residential Districts for one-family detached homes (ranging from A-2.5A with 2.5-acre minimum lots to AR with 3,500 sq. ft. minimum lots), and districts allowing two-family and multifamily residential development with varying density requirements. The guide specifies minimum lot sizes, maximum dwelling unit densities, and permitted ancillary uses for each zoning classification to help regulate land use throughout the city.

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  • COLUMBIA TOWNSfflP ZONING ORDINANCE Adopted 1982 Major revision 2007

    Columbia, SC
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    Columbia Township's Zoning Ordinance, originally adopted in 1982 with major revisions in 2007 and subsequent amendments through 2020, establishes land use regulations across six zoning districts: Residential (R1), Residential-Resort (R2), Residential-Old Plats (RO), Agricultural (A), Commercial (C), and Industrial (I), along with a Residential Mobile Home district. The ordinance provides detailed dimensional standards, permitted uses, special use permit requirements, and regulations for non-conforming properties, flood hazard areas, and lot configurations. The document was developed based on the 2002 Master Plan with 2014 amendments based on the 2009 Master Plan Update, guided by the Columbia Township Planning Commission, Board of Trustees, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

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  • Penn Township Zoning Ordinance - eCode360

    Lansford, PA
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    Penn Township's Board of Supervisors presented a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for public hearing on January 10, 2022, establishing updated Chapter 27 regulations for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance creates multiple zoning districts including Conservation, Agricultural, Suburban Residential, Village, Medium Density Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Limited Commercial, Quarry, Industrial, Commercial Light Industrial, and overlay districts for airport safety and natural resources. The document outlines detailed provisions covering district regulations, use permissions, setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, signage, and performance standards to guide future development in Penn Township.

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  • Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan ● 2015 Update

    Pottstown, PA
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    The Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan 2015 Update is a regional planning document prepared by the Montgomery County Planning Commission covering eight municipalities across Montgomery and Chester counties, including Pottstown Borough and surrounding townships. The plan establishes regional goals and objectives across economic development, housing, parks and recreation, open space, natural resources protection, agriculture, transportation, and community facilities, while documenting the region's socio-economic conditions, natural and historic resources, and existing land use patterns. The document was finalized in April 2015 and was developed by a regional planning committee with representatives from each participating municipality.

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  • Moore Township - Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township, formed in 1765 and located in north-central Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is a 38-square-mile rural municipality that encompasses six mailing addresses and entirely surrounds the Borough of Chapman Quarries. The Township issued a Request for Bids on April 16, 2026 for #2 Diesel Fuel for Vehicles and Heating Oil covering the period July 1, 2026 onward. As of March 10, 2026, Moore Township eliminated the Per Capita tax and will issue only Real Estate tax bills going forward. Emergency services are provided 24 hours by the Moore Township Police Department and the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company. The Appalachian Trail runs through the Township, which is characterized primarily by agricultural land, single-family residences, and open space.

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  • PENN TOWNSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2006 ZONING ORDINANCE REVISED

    Pottsville, PA
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    Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania adopted a revised zoning ordinance in 2006, with further revisions in 2008 and 2010, prepared by FPE Consulting Engineers. The ordinance establishes five primary zoning districts—Conservation (C), Agricultural (A), Residential (R), Commercial-Industrial (CI), and Quarry (Q)—along with a Floodplain District (FP), each with specified permitted uses, conditional uses, and dimensional requirements. The document outlines general provisions, community development objectives, definitions, and detailed regulations governing land use, including standards for accessory buildings, alternative energy sources, buffering, and landscaping across the township.

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  • LOWER CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

    York, PA
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    This is the Lower Chanceford Township Zoning Ordinance for York County, Pennsylvania, a comprehensive document establishing zoning regulations for the township. The ordinance is organized into multiple parts covering short title and purposes, zone establishment, use regulations across different districts (including Residential and Agricultural zones), and specific requirements for lot areas, building coverage, setbacks, and building heights. The document appears to be a standard municipal zoning code designed to govern land use and development within the township.

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  • RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION - Ohio.gov

    Toledo, OH
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    Richfield Township in Lucas County, Ohio adopted this comprehensive zoning resolution on May 7, 1961, with the 2021 version reflecting numerous text amendments through May 2019. The document establishes zoning districts (agricultural, commercial, and industrial), defines permitted and conditional uses, sets dimensional requirements for buildings and dwellings, and regulates off-street parking, accessory structures, and supplementary uses such as home occupations and manufactured homes. The resolution is administered by a Board of Trustees, Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Zoning Inspector, with support from the Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission.

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  • COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 2019 - 0218 Adopted

    Columbia, SC
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    Columbia Township adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 2019-0218 on February 18, 2019, establishing comprehensive land use regulations for Jackson County, Michigan. The ordinance contains 22 articles covering zoning districts, permitted uses, site development requirements, special land uses, environmental protection, signage, parking, and administrative procedures including enforcement and appeals processes. The ordinance includes a zoning map dated September 10, 2018, and provides tables specifying permitted principal uses across agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial zoning districts.

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  • CPY Document - City of Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA
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    Ordinance No. 177303 approves the City of Los Angeles granting a non-exclusive easement to the United States Department of Agriculture to construct, operate, and maintain a sanitary sewage conveyance system on City-owned property in Lone Pine, Inyo County, California, currently managed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The easement covers a 20-foot-wide strip of land across specified sections of land, with detailed survey specifications provided. The Board of Water and Power Commissioners previously authorized the agreement, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.

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  • COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN

    Columbia, SC
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    The Columbia Township Master Plan was created by the Planning Commission with assistance from Region 2 Planning Commission and adopted by both the Planning Commission on February 3, 2009, and the Township Board of Trustees on February 16, 2009. The plan outlines goals, objectives, and strategies across multiple land use categories including natural features, agriculture, residential, commercial, office, and industrial development. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for the township's future land use and development, incorporating citizen input and addressing topics such as agricultural preservation and residential land use planning.

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  • waterville township zoning resolution - Ohio.gov

    Toledo, OH
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    Waterville Township in Lucas County, Ohio adopted this comprehensive zoning resolution, originally established November 5, 1957, with the 2016 revision reflecting ongoing updates through January 2016. The document establishes zoning districts (agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial), defines permitted uses and restrictions, sets dimensional requirements for buildings and dwellings, and outlines overlay districts including flood plain and scenic corridor designations. The resolution has been amended 29 times since its original adoption, managed by appointed boards including the Board of Trustees, Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DES MOINES COUNTY, IOWA

    Des Moines, IA
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    Des Moines County, Iowa's Zoning Ordinance No. 34 governs land use in the unincorporated area within two miles of Burlington's corporate limits. Originally adopted in 1998, the ordinance was comprehensively revised on February 22, 2022, and most recently amended on July 30, 2024. The document establishes zoning districts, definitions, regulations for permitted uses (including agricultural, conservation, and accessory uses), and building standards, with the "A-1" Agricultural District among the primary zoning classifications.

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  • penn township cumberland county, pennsylvania zoning ...

    Pottsville, PA
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    Penn Township's January 2021 Zoning Ordinance establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for land use in the township, organized into multiple articles covering general provisions, community development objectives, zoning district classifications, and specific district regulations. The ordinance designates various zoning districts, including Conservation (CON) and Agricultural (A) districts, each with defined permitted uses, conditional uses, and dimensional requirements. The document serves as the official zoning code for Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with provisions for a Zoning Hearing Board to address uses not provided for in the ordinance.

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