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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.

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  • P L A N B A T O N R O U G E P H...

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    Plan Baton Rouge Phase II is a 2009 master plan update and economic strategic plan for downtown Baton Rouge that builds upon the original Plan Baton Rouge, which had achieved 80 percent implementation of its recommended projects over the previous decade. The Phase II plan proposes an economically-based urban design vision focused on making downtown a more vibrant area through alternative development incentives, strategies for adding housing, improving regional mobility, enhancing public spaces and infrastructure, and "greening" downtown while leveraging cultural and social amenities. The plan was developed by Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden in collaboration with multiple sponsors including the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Downtown Development District, as well as urban design and planning firms including Chan Krieger Sieniewicz of Cambridge.

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  • CITY OF LEBANON ZONING ORDINANCE Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

    Lebanon, PA
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    The City of Lebanon adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on June 22, 2020, funded through a Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Early Intervention Program Grant. The ordinance establishes zoning districts with specific allowed uses for residential and non-residential areas, dimensional requirements, design standards, historic building protections, floodplain regulations, parking standards, and sign regulations across 180 pages. The document serves as Part 13, Title One of the City of Lebanon's Codified Ordinances and was developed with assistance from Urban Research and Development Corporation.

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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
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    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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  • Cleveland City Planning Commission

    Cleveland, OH
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    This is a directory page for the Cleveland City Planning Commission listing meeting schedules and locations for four boards and commissions. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets weekly on Mondays at 9:30 AM, the Board of Building Standards meets twice monthly on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, the Landmarks Commission meets twice monthly on Thursdays at 9:00 AM, and the City Planning & Design Review meets twice monthly on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:00 AM. All meetings are held in City Hall Room 514, though the page notes that times and locations are subject to change and should be verified through the posted agendas.

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    Raleigh, NC
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    The City of Raleigh adopted its 2025 annual schedule of regular City Council meetings, which includes regular City Council sessions held on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, supplemented by work sessions and public comment periods on other Tuesdays. The schedule includes a July/August break, one Wednesday meeting on November 12 due to Veterans Day observance, and specifies that all meetings will be held in the Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, along with designated committee meeting times for Economic Development & Innovation, Growth & Natural Resources, Safe, Vibrant & Healthy Community, and Transportation & Transit.

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  • Office of Open Records | North Manheim Township

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document outlines North Manheim Township's procedures for public records requests under Pennsylvania's Right-To-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008). Residents can request public records such as building permits, maps, minutes, and letters by submitting a written request form to the Open Records Officer, with responses required within five business days; fees may apply for copies. The township designates Tami M. Stump as the primary Open Records Officer and Marcie Schultz as the alternate, with appeals of denied requests directed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LODI PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

    Akron, OH
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for the Codified Ordinances of Lodi Part Twelve, which comprises the city's Planning and Zoning Code. It outlines three main titles: Planning (including the Planning Commission and Development Policy Plan), Subdivision Regulations (covering general provisions, administration, procedures, and design standards), and Zoning (detailing various zoning districts from residential to industrial, along with regulations for signs, parking, flood prevention, and unsafe buildings). The code, last updated in 1993, includes multiple appendices with zoning maps, flowcharts, and technical specifications for implementation and enforcement.

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  • About the City Budget Information Series on the City of Madison Budget

    Madison, WI
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    This informational series provides an overview of the City of Madison's budget structure and processes. The document explains that Madison maintains two separate budgets—a capital budget funding long-term infrastructure projects (roads, housing, building improvements) financed primarily through borrowing, and an operating budget supporting daily city services (police, fire, libraries, sanitation) funded mainly through property taxes. The series is designed as a public education tool covering budget fundamentals, the city's structural deficit, financial policies, and revenue options, with all budget phases publicly available on the city website.

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  • 2024/2025 Board Meeting Calendar

    Lexington, KY
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    The Fayette County Board of Education released its 2024/2025 meeting calendar, establishing monthly agenda planning meetings at 5:30 p.m. and regular meetings at 6:00 p.m. from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The schedule includes placeholders for potential special called meetings each month and designates June and July sessions as virtual meetings, with all other meetings held at the John D. Price Administration Building in Lexington, Kentucky.

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  • CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING CODE USER’S MANUAL PRODUCED BY CAMIROS - OCTOBER 2019

    Knoxville, TN
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    This User's Manual, produced by Camiros in October 2019, serves as an informational guide to the City of Knoxville's Zoning Code, explaining the organization and key provisions including zoning districts, design standards, uses, parking, site development, and administration. The manual is explicitly stated as non-binding reference material for informational purposes only and is not approved by City Council or intended for legal determinations. The document outlines that Knoxville's zoning regulations control land and structure uses, building locations and sizes, and site development elements like parking and landscaping, organized into distinct zoning districts tailored to specific area characteristics.

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  • Public Meetings, Boards, Committees & Commissions City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document is a directory listing of public meetings, boards, committees, and commissions within the City of Tucson's Planning & Development Services Department. It provides brief descriptions of 13 different advisory and review bodies, including historic zone advisory boards for multiple districts, the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and specialized committees addressing topics such as stormwater management, outdoor lighting codes, and building standards. No specific meeting dates, budget figures, or policy decisions are included in this informational reference page.

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  • Handout based on Ordinance #611-H for NT City of St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    This handout from the City of St. Petersburg presents updates to residential land development regulations under Ordinance #611-H, effective July 18, 2025, establishing guidelines for Neighborhood Traditional (NT) single-family districts. The document describes the characteristics of traditional neighborhoods platted before the mid-1920s, featuring narrow lots (typically 45-60 feet wide), pedestrian-oriented design, homes built close to the street with front porches, rear alley access instead of front driveways, and building heights generally not exceeding 24 feet. These neighborhoods prioritize walkability and public transportation access over automobile accommodation, with diverse housing types including single-family homes, small apartments, and ancillary dwelling units to accommodate residents at different life stages and income levels.

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  • City of Akron Form-Based Zoning Code

    Akron, OH
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    The City of Akron adopted a Form-Based Zoning Code effective January 19, 2024, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework organized into five main chapters covering introductory provisions, zoning districts (including open space, neighborhood, and mixed-use districts), use regulations, development standards (parking, landscaping, lighting, signs, and building standards), and administration procedures. The code replaces traditional zoning with a form-based approach that emphasizes building form and urban design while regulating uses such as parking and access, landscape design, and signage across multiple overlay and neighborhood districts throughout the city.

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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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  • District F 2023 Annual Report

    Houston, TX
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    District F's 2023 Annual Report, titled "District F is the Future," highlights the Houston council district's efforts to revitalize previously overlooked neighborhoods through public safety, economic development, and community engagement. Key accomplishments include the opening of the Alief Neighborhood Center, designation of Piney Point as a Conservation District, reopening of Tanglewilde Park, $250,000 in funding to address chronic homelessness, and Briarmeadow's recognition as one of Houston's hottest communities. In 2023, the district held 68 community meetings, 47 council meetings, and issued 25 proclamations while building a team focused on constituent services and neighborhood engagement.

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  • 27 x 2027 | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane's "27 x 2027 Urban Mobility Network" project aims to create 27 miles of connected, safe walking and bicycling routes across all quadrants of Spokane using adaptive "quick-build" design interventions that can be tested and modified based on real-world outcomes. Beginning in 2025, initial installations will extend from the Centennial Trail up Elm Street and Belt Street to the Shadle Park district center, featuring crossing safety improvements at Broadway and Boone avenues, wayfinding markings, and protected bike lanes. The Belt Street phase will coincide with scheduled resurfacing work from Garland Avenue to Wellesley Avenue and include a two-way protected bike lane, reduced crossing distances, and adjusted lane widths to improve safety for all road users.

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  • CITY OF TUCSON SUMMARY OF ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGNATORS

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document is a reference table from the City of Tucson that summarizes zoning classifications and development standards across different zones, including minimum lot sizes, unit density, lot coverage percentages, floor area ratios, building heights, and setback requirements. The table covers residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zones, with specific development designators and criteria for common uses within each zone. The document notes that the Land Use Code should be consulted for specific applications, as development criteria may vary by use within a zone.

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