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  • Town of Bristol Zoning Regulations Adopted by Town Vote March 7, 2017

    Mar 7, 2017

    ·Bristol, PA
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    On March 7, 2017, the Town of Bristol adopted comprehensive zoning regulations through a town vote. The regulations establish multiple zoning districts including Village Business, Residential Office Commercial, Village Mixed, Recreational, Commercial, High Density Residential, Village Residential, and Rural Agricultural zones, with standards and requirements for each district. The new regulations repeal former zoning bylaws and include provisions for interpretation, amendments, and enforcement across the town's designated zoning map.

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6/12/2016 Tampa, FL Code of Ordinances

Jun 12, 2016

·Tampa, FL
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This document presents Tampa's Code of Ordinances Article III on noise regulations, effective June 12, 2016. It establishes maximum sound level limits (measured in dBA and dBC) that vary by location and time of day, with stricter standards in residential areas (55-60 dBA during nighttime hours) compared to the Central Business District, Ybor City Historic District, and Channel District (85 dBA during evening/night hours). The ordinance prohibits unreasonably excessive noise and creates a rebuttable presumption of violation when amplified sound or music is plainly audible at 100 feet or more from its source.

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  • 6/12/2016 Wilmington, DE Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Wilmington, DE
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    The document is the Wilmington, Delaware Code of Ordinances Article III regarding noise control and abatement, effective June 12, 2016. It establishes definitions for key noise-related terms including A-weighted sound pressure levels, ambient noise levels, decibels, and various categories of events (city-sponsored, commercial) and zoning districts (residential, business, industrial). The article also defines emergency vehicles and other relevant terminology to be used in the enforcement of noise regulations throughout the city.

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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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  • 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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  • Fayette County Clerk in Lexington, Kentucky | LocalOffices.org

    Lexington, KY
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    The Fayette County Clerk, located at 162 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507, serves as the official keeper of public records for Fayette County and can be reached at (859) 255-8683. The office manages vital records (birth, death, and marriage certificates), property deeds and liens, marriage licenses, voter registration and election information, and local business filings. Visitors should bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any supporting documents relevant to their request. The Clerk's duties are established under Kentucky state statutes, local ordinances and charters, and applicable regulations.

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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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  • PA Micromobility Fact Sheet [PDF - 1 page]

    Bristol, PA
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    This May 2021 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation fact sheet outlines regulatory requirements for six categories of micromobility devices under PA Vehicle Code. Electric scooters require a minimum age of 16, mandatory registration, insurance, and helmet use, with a maximum speed of 25 mph and prohibition on sidewalk and bike lane riding. Motor scooters require age 16 or Class M/C licensing, registration, insurance, helmet use, and 5 brake horsepower maximum, also prohibited on sidewalks and bike lanes. Segways require age 16, registration, insurance, helmet use, and optional sidewalk riding unless municipally prohibited. E-bikes require age 16, helmet use for riders under 21, maximum 750-watt motor and 25 mph design speed, permitted on sidewalks outside business districts and on bike lanes. Motorized pedalcycles require age 12 helmet use, maximum 20 mph motor-only speed, and permitted on sidewalks outside business districts. Traditional bicycles require only lighting at sunset-to-sunrise and have no age restriction. Electric scooters, skateboards, and unicycles cannot legally operate on public roadways in Pennsylvania.

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  • Code Enforcement Legislation

    Scranton, PA
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    On November 10, 2022, the City submitted four pieces of related code enforcement legislation aimed at reducing regulatory burden while improving housing quality and code compliance. The legislation package includes Permits Reform (repealing 20 obsolete permit requirements that collected only $150 in 2022 fees while permanently extending the peddler's license fee reduction), Contractor Licensing Reform (simplifying contractor license requirements such as reducing reference letter requirements), Inspection Fee Reform (reducing inspection fees by 45%), and Rental Regulation Reform (establishing regular inspections of rental properties and strengthening enforcement mechanisms). The permits and fee changes are projected to increase net revenue collections by $22,800, from $18,550 in 2022 to $41,500 in 2023, while the legislation aims to cut red tape for contractors, businesses, homeowners, and residents.

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  • Page 1 ARTICLE III. - NOISE[8] Footnotes: --- (8) ---

    Tampa, FL
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    This document outlines Tampa's noise ordinance regulations under Article III. It prohibits unreasonably excessive noise on all city properties and establishes specific decibel limits that vary by location and time of day: the Central Business District, Ybor City Historic District, and Channel District have higher permitted levels (85 dBA daytime, 87 dBC nighttime) compared to residential areas (60 dBA daytime, 55 dBA nighttime), with measurements taken from property lines. The ordinance also includes a rebuttable presumption of violation for noise that is plainly audible at 100 feet or more, particularly for amplified sound and portable music equipment, with detection determined primarily through an officer's ordinary hearing.

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  • Citizen Participation Plan | 2021

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania adopted a Citizen Participation Plan in 2021 to comply with HUD regulation 24 CFR 91.105 and ensure public involvement in federally funded housing and community development programs. The plan governs citizen participation in implementing activities under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (HOME), Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFH), and other formula grant programs. The plan applies to five key documents: the 5-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and amendments, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and AFH or Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing plans. The City commits to providing full public access to program information, encouraging participation from low- and moderate-income residents, minorities, non-English-speaking persons, and persons with disabilities, and engaging local institutions, businesses, and community organizations in planning and implementation.

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  • TUCSON, ARIZONA Supp. No. 125 – Instruction Sheet

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document is an instruction sheet for updating the loose-leaf Code of Tucson, Arizona to Supplement No. 125, current through January 7, 2020. Users must remove and replace specified obsolete pages across multiple chapters including Businesses Regulated (Chapter 7), Civil Service–Human Resources (Chapter 10), Crimes and Offenses (Chapter 11), Motor Vehicles and Traffic (Chapter 20), Development Compliance Code (Chapter 23A), the Comparative Table, and the Code Index. The Tucson Code was originally adopted October 19, 1964, effective January 20, 1965, and is published by American Legal Publishing Corporation. Questions regarding the update process should be directed to American Legal Publishing at 1-800-445-5588.

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  • i CITY OF SYRACUSE ZONING RULES & REGULATIONS - LAST COMPILATION: May 2011

    Syracuse, NY
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    This document is a table of contents and index for the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules & Regulations, last compiled in May 2011. It outlines the organizational structure of the zoning code, including legal authority and administration, definitions, and detailed regulations for nine categories of zoning districts: residential, office, local business, central business, commercial, industrial, highway service, institutional, and lakefront districts. The document serves as a reference guide to the city's comprehensive zoning regulations governing land use and development.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART THREE

    York, PA
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    This document is a codified ordinance for York containing the table of contents and opening sections of Part Three: Business Regulation and Taxation Code. The material covers real estate assessment and taxation articles, including the city's acceptance of Pennsylvania's Third Class County Assessment Law and adoption of a 100% predetermined ratio for real property valuation. The document also outlines various business regulation titles and tax codes governing activities such as cable television franchises, pawnbrokers, peddlers, and various local taxes including income tax, business privilege tax, and admissions tax.

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  • A Citizen’s Guide to Zoning (and other Land Use Regulations)

    Baltimore, MD
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    This 2015 Baltimore County citizens' guide explains the county's zoning and land use regulations. The guide covers 37 different zoning classifications organized into six categories: Resource Conservation Zones (RC-2 through RC-50 and RCC), Residential Zones (DR-1 through DR-16 and RAE-1 through RAE-2), Office Zones (ROA, RO, OR-1 through OR-2, O-3, OT, SE), Business Zones (CB, BLR, BL, BM, BR, BMM, BMB, BMYC), Manufacturing Zones (MR, MLR, ML, MH), and Districts (AS, IM, H, H1, CCC, CT, C, M43, ME, NC). The guide notes that up to 10 types of zoning districts may be superimposed onto a zone to provide additional regulation. Since 2004, Baltimore County has maintained its official zoning map as an electronic geodatabase, with property zoning designations accessible through an interactive online map.

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