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  • Township of Doylestown Fees Received: 7/1/2022

    Jul 1, 2022

    ·Doylestown, PA
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    During July 2022, the Township of Doylestown collected $6,939.39 in building and zoning fees, with all payments received in full and no outstanding balances. The fees were primarily for deck-related permits (removal/replacement and new construction) totaling $6,324.39, along with a roofing permit for Doylestown Hospital ($300.00) and zoning permits for fencing and shed installations ($315.00). All 28 permit fees were processed and paid on their respective due dates.

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6/12/2016 San Jose, CA Code of Ordinances

Jun 12, 2016

·San Jose, CA
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This San Jose City Code chapter establishes ordinances prohibiting disturbances of the peace, specifically addressing noise violations. The code broadly prohibits any noise that disturbs the peace or is unreasonably loud in a neighborhood, with specific examples including vehicle horns and exhaust systems, engine revving, loud vending calls, and excessive music or vocalization. Additionally, the code requires a permit from the police chief to operate loudspeakers or sound amplifiers that project sound outside buildings or outdoors, with the chief required to make a decision within five working days of application.

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  • Zoning Ordinance City of Charleston, West Virginia

    May 18, 2002

    ·Charleston, WV
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    This is the zoning ordinance for Charleston, West Virginia, originally approved by City Council on November 21, 2005, and amended through March 5, 2018 (Text Amendment No. 33). The document establishes zoning districts and regulations for the city, including residential zones (R-2 through R-10), mixed-use and residential-office districts, and commercial zones (C-4 through C-12, plus a Central Business District). Each district section specifies permitted uses, lot provisions, setbacks, building heights, and performance standards to guide land development and use in Charleston.

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  • Stroudsburg PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    This document provides an informational overview of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. It includes contact information for Stroudsburg Borough Hall (58 Club Court), identifies Michael Moreno as mayor, and offers practical details about the area including cost of living (average housing around $215,000, monthly rent near $1,200), geographic location (approximately 75 miles west of New York City), and local services such as vital records and building permits. The page serves as a public resource directory directing residents to municipal services and community information rather than documenting specific policy decisions or budget discussions.

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  • PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP FEE SCHEDULE

    Providence, RI
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    Providence Township's fee schedule, effective June 1, 2015, establishes permit and application fees across multiple categories including zoning permits, hearing board applications, driveway permits, sewage and stormwater permits, and building permits. Zoning permit fees vary by structure type, ranging from $0.05 per square foot for agricultural structures (minimum $30) to $0.50 per square foot for commercial/industrial structures (minimum $150), with penalties for unpermitted work including doubled fees plus $75. Additional fees cover zoning hearing board applications ($750 base), new driveway permits ($75), stormwater management plan reviews ($300), occupancy permits ($70), and building code appeals ($1,000).

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  • Harrisburg PA - City hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is an informational guide to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, providing contact information for city government services, demographic data, and frequently asked questions about the city. It includes details such as the mayor's name (Wanda Williams), city hall's address and phone number, information about Harrisburg's location in Dauphin County, and general cost-of-living statistics. The page also references resources for vital records and building permits through the city's Bureau of Codes Administration.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions - CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ

    Worcester, MA
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    This FAQ document from the Town of Webster provides guidance on how residents can access municipal information and navigate planning and zoning processes. It outlines multiple channels for assistance, including the town website and mobile app, bi-weekly pre-application development team meetings, direct contact with departments via phone or email, and in-person visits to municipal offices. The document explains that building permits and land use permits are determined by the Zoning By-law, with the Building Commissioner serving as the Zoning Enforcement Officer to help clarify permit requirements.

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  • Data Transparency | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise operates a comprehensive data transparency platform providing public access to city government information and financial records. Resources include the OpenBook budget transparency tool with revenue and spending data, monthly and quarterly financial reports, public records requests, police data dashboards, internal audit reports, purchasing bids, building permits, and a newly launched Housing Data Portal. The platform also provides access to City Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos to support open and transparent local government.

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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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  • 1 CITY OF WICHITA BUILDINGS WHERE CONCEALED CARRY IS NOT PERMITTED

    Wichita, KS
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  • Carlisle PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is an informational reference page about Carlisle, Pennsylvania, providing basic administrative details and general information for residents and visitors. It includes contact information for Carlisle Borough Hall (located at 501 Garland Drive), identifies Mayor Brenda Landis, and notes the official website as carlislepa.org. The page also contains demographic and geographic details, such as Carlisle's location in Cumberland County approximately 20 miles west of Harrisburg, median home prices around $200,000, and information about local services including the Building Code Department for construction permits.

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  • City of Charleston Stormwater Manual v1.0 | Appendix D- 1

    Charleston, WV
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    Appendix D of the City of Charleston Stormwater Manual v1.0 provides a guide for navigating the permitting and land use development process in Charleston, West Virginia. The document outlines contact information and functions for relevant city departments including Planning and Zoning, Building Inspection, the City Engineer, Fire Prevention, the Sanitary Board, Traffic Engineering, and the City Collector's Office. The appendix introduces Charleston's centralized permit management system for tracking construction and development permits through application, inspection, and certification stages.

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  • Zoning Board of Appeals | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The City of Worcester's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a five-member volunteer regulatory board appointed by the City Manager that holds public hearings on special permit applications, variance requests to deviate from zoning requirements, applications for privileged non-conforming structures, and appeals of Building Commissioner zoning decisions. The ZBA evaluates applications against criteria in the Zoning Ordinance and may impose conditions on approvals to protect public health, safety, or welfare. As of July 2025, all current and upcoming agendas, archived meeting minutes dating back to 2021, and meeting videos are available through the OneMeeting portal; public comments must be submitted at least 48 hours before meetings using the Board & Commissions Public Comment Form. The City of Worcester warns of ongoing scams impersonating city officials requesting wire transfers for permits, and clarifies that legitimate permit fees are requested by check or through the OpenGov portal only.

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  • Pottstown PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Pottstown, PA
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    This document provides general information about Pottstown, Pennsylvania, a municipality in Montgomery County located approximately 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia. It includes contact information for Pottstown Borough Hall (located at 100 East High Street), identifies Mayor Stephanie A. Henrick as the current mayor, and notes that the official website is pottstown.org. The document also provides demographic and cost-of-living data, indicating a median home price around $180,000 and average monthly rent of $1,200, along with brief guidance on contacting the Building Department for construction permits and regulations.

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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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  • Government Records | Archival Collections | San Jose Public Library

    San Jose, CA
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    The San Jose Public Library's California Room maintains archival collections of government records, including San José building permits from 1895-1986 (with later permits available online), Caltrans Right of Way Assessments for Santa Clara County from 1938-1979, and San José City Council Minutes and Ordinance Records primarily from 1850-1950. These materials are available in various formats including print, microfilm, digitized images, and online, with researchers directed to contact California Room staff for access to specific collections and usage information.

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  • Records City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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  • Jim Thorpe PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Jim Thorpe, PA
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    This document is an informational webpage about Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, providing contact details, administrative information, and basic facts about the borough located in Carbon County in the northeastern part of the state. It includes the address of Jim Thorpe Municipal Building (308 Center Avenue), identifies Mike Sofranko as mayor, and notes the town's 2020 population of 4,804 residents. The page serves as a local government resource directory covering city hall services, building permits, vital records, and geographic context about the town's location approximately 80 miles north of Philadelphia.

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  • CITY OF HARTFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ZONING REGULATIONS Adopted

    Hartford, CT
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    The City of Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission adopted comprehensive zoning regulations on December 6, 2005, which were subsequently amended and restated on September 23, 2014, amended again on December 9, 2014, and amended and restated on April 14, 2015, becoming effective April 29, 2015. The regulations establish a framework for land use control across ten articles covering general provisions, administration and enforcement, zoning districts, permitted uses, parking and loading requirements, accessory uses, signs, planned developments, fences, and landscaping. The document serves as the primary municipal code governing zoning compliance, district classifications, lot requirements, building standards, and development procedures for Hartford.

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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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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Lebanon, PA
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    This Pennsylvania legislation, enacted December 1, 2004, amends the Second Class Township Code to establish and clarify tax levy authority for second-class townships. The amendment specifies maximum millage rates townships may levy for various purposes, including: up to 14 mills (expandable to 19 mills with court approval) for general township purposes, up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50 percent of general tax rate for public buildings and debt service, up to 3 mills for fire protection and apparatus (with voter approval for rates exceeding 3 mills), up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and flexible rates for parks and recreation facilities. The legislation also permits townships to allocate up to one mill of fire protection tax revenue for compensation of fire suppression employees.

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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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  • 7.8.2021 - Public Meeting Presentation

    Houston, TX
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    On July 8, 2021, Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin hosted a public meeting in Lake Houston presented by Chris Mueller of Black & Veatch to discuss the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. The project's stated objectives are to increase the reservoir's outflow capacity, reduce flood risk to adjacent communities, preserve dam safety, and remain within grant funding constraints. Phase 1 planning services were funded through a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Award of $4,375,199 and include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geotechnical investigations, environmental field studies, permit applications, and engineering alternative evaluations. Key stakeholders identified include the City of Houston, Coastal Water Authority, Harris County Flood Control District, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with project benefits measured through a FEMA benefit-cost ratio exceeding 1.0 based on reduced water surface elevation, decreased building flooding, and lessened societal impacts.

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  • Zoning Ordinance for the City of Charleston, West Virginia

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston, West Virginia adopted a comprehensive zoning ordinance approved by City Council on November 21, 2005, and amended through December 7, 2015 (Text Amendment No. 23). The ordinance establishes multiple zoning districts including residential zones (R-2 through R-10), mixed-use areas, residential-office zones, and various commercial districts (neighborhood, village, general, and shopping center), each with specific regulations for lot provisions, setbacks, building height, and performance standards. The document provides the regulatory framework governing land use, zoning district boundaries, permitted uses, and supplemental regulations for the city.

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  • Planning & Regulatory Boards | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    This document describes the four planning and regulatory boards in Worcester, Massachusetts and their respective responsibilities. The Conservation Commission administers wetlands protection regulations and manages conservation property acquisitions. The Historical Commission preserves historic assets, reviews alterations in historic districts, and administers the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Planning Board reviews site plans, parking plans, and subdivision plans while recommending zoning changes and supporting long-range planning. The Zoning Board of Appeals grants special permits and variances, and hears appeals of Building Commissioner decisions. Planning & Regulatory Services is located at City Hall Room 404, 455 Main Street, and is reachable at 508-799-1400 during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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  • Historical Commission | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Historical Commission preserves historic assets and reviews proposed alterations to properties in local historic districts while administering the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Commission evaluates historic buildings and artifacts for local significance under the Community Preservation Act, which is required for CPA funding eligibility. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos are available through the OneMeeting portal (from July 2025 forward), and the Commission offers several permits including Certificate of Appropriateness, Building Demolition Delay Waivers, and Determinations of Local Historical Significance, which applicants can submit online.

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  • Boards & Commissions | Worcester County

    Worcester, MA
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    Worcester County operates three boards overseeing land use and building compliance. The Board of Zoning Appeals (seven members) holds up to 24 meetings annually on the second Thursday and third Wednesday of each month, reviewing special exceptions, variances, nonconforming use appeals, and forest conservation matters; contact Kristen Tremblay at 410-632-1200 (ext 1131) for details. The Building Code Appeals Board (seven members) hears appeals regarding building official decisions and code interpretation, though it cannot waive code requirements. The Electrical Board (seven members) regulates electrician registration, prepares and updates exams aligned with the National Electric Code, and approves applications for registration and reciprocity; electrical permits cost $25.00 and must be inspected by one of three approved agencies.

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  • Bristol Borough Building Permit Guidelines

    Bristol, PA
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  • PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

    Dallas, TX
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    The Development Standards Committee of The Woodlands Township held a Regular Meeting on April 17th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in The Woodlands, Texas. The committee unanimously approved the March 20th meeting minutes and passed multiple summary action items, including commercial items A through J and residential items 1 through 20. The committee also approved final plans for a building addition at Lootens Place LLC/VillaSport Athletic Club located at 4141 Technology Forest Boulevard.

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