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11 results for “agricultural preservation”

  • September 2, 2025 HPC Meeting Agenda - Ada County

    Sep 2, 2025

    ·Boise, ID
    Agenda

    The Ada County Historic Preservation Council held a meeting on September 2, 2025, at the Ada County Courthouse to discuss updates on agriculture protection areas, the EXPO Idaho History Project, the Dry Creek Ranch Historic Structures, America's 250th Anniversary initiatives, and outreach to other historic groups within Ada County. The council also reviewed minutes from previous meetings and discussed implementation of Ada County's Historic Preservation Plan. The meeting agenda included discussion items related to the council's mission of identifying, evaluating, and protecting historically significant buildings, sites, and structures in Ada County.

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    historic preservationagriculture protectionexpo idaho history projectdry creek ranchcommunity outreach
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  • 3/22/2017 Lexington-Fayette County, KY Code of Ordinances

    Mar 22, 2017

    ·Lexington, KY
    Other

    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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    rural land managementagricultural preservationconservation easementsland zoning
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  • EAST BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED MARCH 9, 2016

    Mar 9, 2016

    ·Bethlehem, PA
    Other

    East Bethlehem Township adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on March 9, 2016, governing land use regulation across all portions of the township under authority granted by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247). The ordinance regulates structure location, height, bulk, construction, lot occupancy percentages, yard and open space dimensions, population density, and land use intensity for purposes including residence, trade, industry, recreation, agriculture, water supply, and conservation. The ordinance is structured in eight chapters covering general provisions, definitions, zoning districts, general and supplemental regulations, signage, nonconformities, and administration. It is enacted to promote health, safety, general welfare, coordinated community development, emergency preparedness, adequate utilities and transportation, and preservation of natural, scenic, historic, forest, wetland, aquifer, and floodplain resources, while preventing overcrowding, blight, and congestion.

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  • HAZLETON CITY LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA ZONING ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
    Other

    This is a 2020 Zoning Ordinance for Hazleton City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, establishing comprehensive regulations for land use and development. The document outlines zoning district classifications, permitted uses, dimensional requirements, and supplemental regulations covering agricultural, animal-related, and commercial uses, among other categories. The ordinance serves as the foundational framework governing how property can be developed and used throughout the city, with chapters addressing preliminary provisions, construction rules, district boundaries, general regulations, and overlay districts for downtown, energy, and historical preservation areas.

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    zoningland usedevelopment regulationshistorical preservationdowntown overlay
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  • 2023 Annual Report Monroe County Planning Commission

    Carlisle, PA
    Other

    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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    planning commissionfarmland preservationopen spacecounty planningagricultural land
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  • title 42 zoning and property restrictions

    Tulsa, OK
    Other

    Title 42 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances is the Zoning Code of the City of Tulsa, adopted October 4, 2014, comprising 18 chapters and four appendices governing zoning districts and land use restrictions. The code establishes purposes including promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; prevention of overcrowding and population concentration; and conservation of property values through appropriate land use allocation. The ordinance creates multiple zoning districts including Agriculture, Residential General, Parking, Office, Commercial, Mixed-Use Institutional, Corridor, Scientific Research and Development, and Industrial, each with distinct provisions. The code also regulates signs, landscape requirements, historic preservation, parking, enforcement, and board of adjustment procedures, with detailed use unit summaries and zoning matrices provided in appendices.

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  • minutes

    Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    The Worcester Township Board of Supervisors held a business meeting on July 26, 2023, at which all three supervisors were present and unanimously approved a consent agenda including June 2023 financial reports and bills totaling $459,145.41. The board also unanimously approved Resolutions 2023-15 and 2023-16 related to the Valley Forge Road Corridor Improvement Project, which are necessary to preserve tax credits for properties assessed under Act 319 (agricultural tax benefits) that will be partially affected by the road project. Additionally, the board approved assessment appeals for two properties totaling approximately $16.00, while tabling a motion regarding Valley Forge Road Corridor deeds pending County Conservation District approvals.

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    budgetroad infrastructuretax creditsproperty assessment
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  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
    Other

    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • historical and museum commission

    Lansford, PA
    Agenda

    The Historic Preservation Board held a meeting on February 7, 2012, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to review nine National Register nominations spanning multiple counties, including historic districts in Phoenixville, Wayne, and Lansford, as well as individual properties such as Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh and Scranton Lace Company. The agenda also included discussion of regional narratives for Agricultural Resources of Pennsylvania across multiple counties including Adams, Lehigh, York-Adams, and Lancaster. The meeting notice provided contact information for accessibility accommodations and inquiries regarding the National Register Office.

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    historic preservationmuseum commissionnational registerhistoric districtscultural resources
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  • Columbia Charter Township Jackson County, Michigan Ordinance

    Columbia, SC
    Proposal

    Columbia Charter Township in Jackson County, Michigan proposed a Short-Term Rental Ordinance designed to regulate short-term rental properties while preserving the township's residential, lake living, and agricultural character. The ordinance addresses community concerns about noise, disorderly conduct, overcrowding, traffic, parking, and potential loss of neighborhood character, while recognizing that short-term rentals provide community benefits through expanded lodging options and owner revenue. The ordinance applies to the rental of entire dwelling units on a short-term basis throughout the township outside Village of Brooklyn limits, and excludes owner-occupied rentals, bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, marinas, and senior care facilities, with all requirements intended to supplement existing zoning ordinance requirements.

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    short-term rentalzoningcommunity standards
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  • COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN

    Columbia, SC
    Other

    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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    master planland usezoningagricultural preservationresidential development
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