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  • 08/31/09 ZONING CODE OF BALTIMORE CITY (Current through August 31, 2009)

    Aug 31, 2009

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    This document is the Zoning Code of Baltimore City, current through August 31, 2009, published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference under Director Avery Aisenstark. The code comprises ten titles covering definitions and general provisions, administration and authorizations, general use and bulk regulations, and nine residential, office-residence, business, industrial, overlay, and planned unit development districts. The code establishes zoning categories including R-1 through R-10 residence districts, B-1 through B-5 business districts, M-1 through M-3 industrial districts, overlay districts for flood plains and critical areas, and off-street parking regulations.

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  • BRISTOL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE First Approved and Adopted November 8, 1955

Nov 8, 1955

·Bristol, PA
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The Bristol Township Zoning Ordinance, first adopted on November 8, 1955, and last revised on April 14, 2022, establishes zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Bristol Township to promote public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating building location, size, height, land use, lot dimensions, and yard requirements. The ordinance divides the township into multiple zones and districts (including residential, business, industrial, apartment, planned residential community, and mobile home park categories) and provides methods for administration and enforcement through a zoning inspector, zoning commission, and board of appeals. The comprehensive document includes 42 sections covering topics such as prohibited uses, setback requirements, parking facilities, sign regulations, wind turbine standards, and telecommunication tower facilities, with appendices detailing zoning rates, variances, district use tables, and development standards.

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  • Greater Hazleton 86,432 Luzerne County 317,343

    Hazleton, PA
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    This document presents a community profile and statistical overview of Greater Hazleton, Pennsylvania, including demographic and economic data. Key figures show Greater Hazleton has a population of 86,432 within Luzerne County's 317,343 residents, with a 20-mile commute radius encompassing 343,000 workers and 693,450 people. The profile highlights the region's accessibility to major markets, employment trends showing growth in management and service sectors while production jobs declined from 28.0% to 17.7% between 2010-2017, and details on four business and industrial parks totaling significant acreage for commercial development.

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  • START Team Report on Bloomington Housing Affordability The CAPS Commission applied for a group of undergraduate Indiana University Students at the Kelley School of Business to research housing affordability within the City of Bloomington and develop a plan of action to address the identified issues. This report is a culmination of the Kelley student group's three months of research, interviews, and recommendations.

    Bloomington, IN
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  • HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
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    Hazle Township's 2003 Zoning Ordinance, as amended through October 2016, establishes comprehensive land use regulations for the township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance defines nine zoning districts (R-1 and R-2 residential, B-1 and B-2 commercial, I-1 and I-2 industrial, M-1 mining, C-1 conservation, and BP business park), along with a healthcare overlay district, and includes regulations for accessory structures, setbacks, special exceptions, and planned residential developments. The document serves as the primary tool for managing growth and development while addressing community development objectives through dimensional requirements, use restrictions, and procedural standards for development applications.

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  • Letter of Support - Greater Houston Partnership

    Houston, TX
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    The Greater Houston Partnership, representing the 12-county Houston business community, wrote to the Texas State Legislature on February 14, 2023, to request state funding for improvements to the Lake Houston dam. The letter explains that the 1953-built dam was overwhelmed during Hurricane Harvey and that the City of Houston has already utilized $48 million in federal funds to begin planning and phase one of the project, which includes adding 11 new tainter gates to increase water discharge capacity and reduce flooding risk for over 5,000 structures. The Partnership asks for additional state appropriations to cover the total project costs beyond existing federal funding allocations.

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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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  • ARPA Memo to Council – July 2025 with all appendices

    Scranton, PA
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    The August 13, 2025 memo from Scranton's ARPA Director Eileen Cipriani to City Council provides a comprehensive timeline of American Rescue Plan Act implementation from Q2 2022 through Q3 2023, documenting the city's receipt of $34,373,025 in second-tranche federal funds and the launch of multiple grant programs for nonprofits, small businesses, affordable childcare, education, homeownership, and wellness initiatives. Notable milestones include the announcement of grant recipients across multiple rounds, federal reporting deadlines met, public engagement events including visits from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, and the completion of community projects such as playground transformations at Kennedy Elementary and soft openings at Novembrino and Connors Parks. The memo demonstrates the city's structured rollout of ARPA funding through an established Office of Community Development framework that included creating an interactive public dashboard and establishing various application periods for targeted economic recovery and community investment programs.

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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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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • Commission Meetings & Archive – Prosper Portland

    Portland, OR
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    Prosper Portland's Board of Commissioners holds regular meetings generally on the third Wednesday of each month, with meetings open to public attendance and testimony. The Board is authorized by the City Charter to adopt policies through resolutions at public meetings, with agendas and reports posted in advance on the agency's website. Recent meetings in 2026 have addressed matters including tax increment finance district progress reports, modifications to small business loan programs, a commercial property loan of up to $10.8 million, and approval of the Cully Action Plan, with all meetings recorded and available via live stream on YouTube and rebroadcast on Comcast Cable.

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  • VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.mooretownship.org Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, XX
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    This Moore Township newsletter announces renovation projects at historic local landmarks led by business owners Dan and Mimi Tanczos. The Klecknersville Hotel is undergoing exterior restoration with repointing work around windows and windows, with upstairs rooms converted to apartments and plans for downstairs catering operations, a deli, grab-and-go market, and bakery offerings. Across Point Phillips Road, the Daniel Kleckner House is being restored as a short-term rental bed-and-breakfast property with potential meal voucher connections to the Klecknersville Hotel. The Tanczos family acquired the Point Phillips Hotel in 2008 and opened it five years later, setting a precedent for phased development of these properties with proper approvals.

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  • Destination Downtown:

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Municipality of Anchorage adopted the "Destination Downtown" comprehensive plan on December 11, 2007, through Assembly Ordinance 2007-113. The plan was developed by a project management group including city officials, the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, and a Downtown Advisory Group comprising local business owners, developers, and community representatives. The comprehensive planning process was a joint effort led by the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership to guide downtown development and revitalization.

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  • Business Address ONE AMERICAN ROAD DEARBORN MI 48126 3133223000 Mailing Address

    Dearborn, MI
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    Ford Motor Company filed its Form 11-K annual report on June 5, 2025, covering the Ford Motor Company Savings and Stock Investment Plan for Salaried Employees for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The report includes financial statements and schedules documenting net assets available for benefits, changes in net assets, and a schedule of assets held at year-end, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The document was audited by BDO USA, P.C. and signed by Matthew Dupuis, a member of the plan's committee.

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  • City Council | Chattanooga.gov

    Chattanooga, TN
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    This document outlines the Chattanooga City Council's mission, meeting structure, and public participation procedures. The Council holds regular business meetings every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., with strategic planning sessions on select Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m., plus recurring committees on planning/zoning and parks/public works. Members of the public may participate by attending in person, addressing the Council during designated public comment periods (limited to three minutes per speaker with content restrictions), watching livestreams on YouTube, or submitting comments via email, mail, or voicemail to their district representative.

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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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  • Planning & Municipal Development | Norristown, PA

    Norristown, PA
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    Norristown's Planning & Municipal Development division administers zoning and planning through three foundational documents: the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The Comprehensive Plan establishes the municipal vision as adopted by the Municipal Council, while the Zoning Ordinance and SALDO implement that vision through regulatory requirements. Norristown's planning goals include attracting new businesses, offices, and restaurants; upgrading facades and streetscapes in high-volume areas; beautifying the downtown; encouraging development that enhances the municipality's cultural destination status; maintaining walkable neighborhoods and historic character; reusing vacant or underutilized buildings; and improving transportation centers. The Zoning Ordinance divides the municipality into zoning districts that determine permitted land uses and guide development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and community needs.

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  • Economic Development Plan

    Lebanon, PA
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    The Economic Development Plan for Lebanon County outlines a comprehensive strategy focused on promoting business expansion, workforce development, economic investment, and organizational cooperation. The plan emphasizes leveraging regional cooperation and cost-effective initiatives while strategically targeting specific industries, recognizing the county's limited resources. The document presents findings on employment trends, economic strengths and weaknesses, potential target industries, and a detailed action plan designed to address identified opportunities and threats.

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  • Salt Lake County, Utah Public Records Lookup | SaltLakeRecords.us

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document describes the types of public records maintained by Salt Lake County, Utah, and the legal framework governing their access. Salt Lake County defines public records under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), codified in Utah Code § 63G-2, to include all documents prepared, owned, received, or retained by governmental entities. The county maintains records across multiple categories including court records through the Third District Court, property records through the Recorder's Office, vital records through the Clerk's Office, business licenses through the Clerk's Office, tax records through the Assessor's and Treasurer's Offices, voting and election records through the Clerk's Office, meeting minutes through the County Clerk's Office, budgets through the Auditor's Office, law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office, and land use and zoning records through Planning and Development Services. Utah Code § 63G-2-201 establishes that every person has the right to inspect public records free of charge and obtain copies during normal working hours, with the Salt Lake County Records Management division overseeing the county's records management program and facilitating GRAMA requests.

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  • Planning Commission (PC) | Charleston, SC - Official Website

    Charleston, SC
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    The Charleston Planning Commission is a nine-member citizen advisory board appointed by the mayor and City Council that reviews planning applications and makes recommendations to City Council, except for subdivision approvals which fall under the Commission's sole authority. The Commission meets at 5:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 George Street, First Floor, Public Meeting Room 1403, and reviews concept plans, rezonings, street names, subdivision requests, and zoning ordinances. The Commission's work is guided by the Charleston City Plan, a comprehensive plan that plots the city's development and redevelopment for the next 10 years. Public participation is available through in-person attendance without advance sign-up, written comments submitted by 12:00 p.m. the business day before meetings via http://innovate.charleston-sc.gov/comments/, or mail to the Planning Department at 2 George Street, Suite 3100. Meeting agendas and minutes are publicly available, with meetings live-streamed and recorded on YouTube.

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  • ARPA Memo to Council – November 2025 with appendices

    Scranton, PA
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    This October 27, 2025 memo from Scranton's ARPA Director provides a comprehensive timeline of American Rescue Plan Act fund deployment from Q2 2022 through Q3 2023, documenting the city's spending and grant distribution activities. The timeline tracks major milestones including the approval of the spending plan, hiring of ARPA staff, opening of grant applications across multiple categories (nonprofit recovery, small business recovery and expansion, affordable childcare, home rehabilitation, and wage boost programs), and announcement of grant recipients. Notable funding included a second tranche of $34,373,025 received in Q3 2022, and the city also launched an interactive ARPA summary dashboard and completed projects including playground transformations and downtown connectivity studies.

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  • BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 417 East Fayette Street, 8th Floor

    Baltimore, MD
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    This document outlines Baltimore City's zoning framework as administered by the Department of Planning under Director Douglas B. McCoach, III. Baltimore City's Zoning Ordinance was established following Ordinance #1051 in 1971 and organizes land uses into four basic categories: residential, office-residential, business, and manufacturing. The City has ten residential districts designated with "R" followed by a number, with density increasing proportionally to the number designation. Single-family residential districts include R-1 (maximum 5.9 units per acre), R-3 (maximum 8.7 units per acre), R-1A (maximum 3 units per acre, created in 1992), and R-1B (maximum 2 units per acre, created in 1992), with examples including Ten Hills, Hunting Ridge, Guilford, Mt. Washington, Ashburton, and Harford-Echodale. The Planning Commission is required by Article 66B of the State Charter to review and make recommendations on all zoning changes and text amendments within 100 days of introduction, and holds public hearings on proposed changes.

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  • Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document is a frequently asked questions guide issued by the Phoenix Planning & Development Department's Zoning Division, located at 200 W. Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003 (contact 602-262-7131, option #6), revised January 29, 2013. The guide addresses 12 common zoning inquiries including definitions of zoning, the rezoning process, permits, home-based businesses, daycare and elderly care homes, fence placement, mobile and manufactured homes, detached structures, and group housing for persons with disabilities. The Zoning Division provides information on permitted uses and development regulations for industrial, commercial, office, and residential properties within City of Phoenix incorporated areas only, but does not provide building permit information, project-specific details, or utility line locations, which are available from the Development Services Department. Rezoning requires City Council approval to change a property's zoning classification and permitted use.

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