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  • 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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  • DRAFT draft DRAFT draft DRAFT draft DRAFT draft DRAFT Copy Cleveland Township

    Cleveland, OH
    Proposal

    Cleveland Township, Leelanau County, Michigan proposes a Short Term Rental Ordinance (Version 9, dated August 3, 2023) to regulate short-term rental activity that currently violates the township's zoning ordinances. The ordinance aims to permit short-term rentals while maintaining the township's rural residential, agricultural, natural, and scenic character. The township cites community concerns including excessive noise, disorderly conduct, overcrowding, traffic, congestion, and parking issues at short-term rental properties, as well as environmental concerns regarding septic system over-use and water quality protection. The ordinance prioritizes primary resident owners when awarding permits while providing opportunities for other owners and investors in designated zoning districts. The township notes that absentee investor ownership of single-family homes and non-resident property management are associated with poorer property maintenance and code compliance compared to owner-occupied properties.

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  • Official Zoning Map of the Township of Harris

    Harrisburg, PA
    Other

    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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    zoningland useagricultural districtresidential districtcommercial district
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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
    Other

    The City of Cleveland adopted a collection of ordinances to enable and facilitate urban agriculture in support of community health, sustainability, and local economies. The Urban Garden District was established as part of the zoning code (Ord. No. 208-07, passed 3-5-07) to protect areas designated for local food production, community education, garden-related job training, and environmental enhancement. Additional measures include a zoning update permitting the keeping of chickens, bees, and other livestock in all zoning districts; a licensing policy administered through the Cleveland Department of Public Health; amendments allowing farm stands and agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots in residential districts; and a clarification of the permitting process for high tunnels and hoop houses issued by the Department of Building and Housing in December 2012. An Urban Agriculture Overlay District (draft) was introduced to Cleveland City Council to allow more intensive urban agriculture uses in designated areas and remains pending.

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

    Columbia, SC
    Proposal

    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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