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  • ZONING DISTRICTS Updated October 18, 2024 Who to contact: Zoning

    Oct 18, 2024

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document is a reference guide to Madison's zoning districts updated October 18, 2024, listing all residential, mixed-use, commercial, employment, special, overlay, and historic districts with their designations and codes. The guide provides contact information for the zoning department and references to the relevant ordinance chapters (Chapter 28 Zoning Code and Chapter 41 Historic Preservation), along with resources including an online zoning map. No budget figures, policy changes, or meeting decisions are discussed; the document serves as an informational resource for understanding the city's zoning classification system.

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  • The Zoning Ordinance of Knox County, Tennessee As amended through

    Aug 28, 2023

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Knoxville, TN
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The Zoning Ordinance of Knox County, Tennessee, as amended through August 28, 2023, is a comprehensive municipal code document that establishes zoning regulations for the county. The ordinance covers definitions, general provisions, zoning districts, setback requirements, parking regulations, and storage rules for vehicles in residential zones. The document is maintained by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Department and serves as the legal framework governing land use and development throughout Knox County.

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  • 3/22/2017 Lexington-Fayette County, KY Code of Ordinances

    Mar 22, 2017

    ·Lexington, KY
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    On March 22, 2017, Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky adopted Chapter 26 of its Code of Ordinances establishing the Rural Land Management framework. The chapter defines key terms and establishes policies for agricultural preservation, including definitions for active farms, agricultural production, conservation easements, and development rights that restrict property division to 40-acre minimum tracts. The ordinance provides the regulatory foundation for the county's rural land conservation program, which allows landowners to sell conservation easements to preserve agricultural and natural lands.

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  • 6/12/2016 Omaha, NE Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Omaha, NE
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    This document presents Chapter 17 of the Omaha, Nebraska Code of Ordinances, which establishes noise control regulations for the city. The ordinance prohibits construction equipment operation between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., requires mufflers on noise-creating blowers, power fans, and internal combustion engines, and regulates sound volume from audio devices on public property, motor vehicles, and residential properties. The regulations specify that amplified sound from public sources must not be audible beyond 100 feet and that residential sound must not be audible in adjoining units without actual notice from neighbors.

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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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  • 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 Norfolk, VA Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Norfolk, VA
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  • 6/12/2016 Stamford, CT Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Stamford, CT
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  • 6/12/2016 St. Petersburg, FL Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·St. Petersburg, FL
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    This document presents Section 11-47 of the St. Petersburg, Florida Code of Ordinances, dated June 12, 2016, which establishes definitions for Article III on Noise Pollution. The section provides precise definitions for key terms including "noise," "noise disturbance," "loud and raucous noise," and various noise sources such as motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorcycles, as well as related equipment like mufflers. The definitions establish that noise disturbance is determined by its impact on a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities and may endanger welfare, injure property, or cause adverse psychological or physiological effects.

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  • 6/12/2016 Virginia Beach, VA Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Virginia Beach, VA
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  • 6/12/2016 Orlando, FL Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Orlando, FL
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    This document is a municipal code ordinance for Chapter 42 (Noise) in Orlando, Florida, establishing regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare by setting noise level standards across different zoning districts and property types. The ordinance, last substantially amended on August 10, 2009, applies to all sound sources within city jurisdictional limits and establishes specific noise level thresholds that vary by location type (including a Downtown Entertainment Area with different standards than other properties). The chapter sets measurement periods and exceptions while explicitly preserving freedoms of speech and religion from regulation.

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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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  • 6/11/2016 Knoxville, TN Code of Ordinances

    Jun 11, 2016

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    This document presents Chapter 18 of the Knoxville, Tennessee Code of Ordinances, which establishes regulations for noise control within the city. The ordinance declares that excessive noise is detrimental to citizens' physical, mental, and social well-being and establishes standards to eliminate or reduce unnecessary and excessive noise. The chapter includes detailed definitions of key terms such as ambient noise, decibel measurements, impulsive sound, and distinctions between commercial, industrial, and residential uses for purposes of noise regulation.

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  • 6/11/2016 Fresno, CA Code of Ordinances

    Jun 11, 2016

    ·Fresno, CA
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    The City of Fresno Code of Ordinances, Article 1, establishes noise regulations ("Noise Ordinance of the City of Fresno") with ambient noise level limits varying by district and time of day, measured in decibels. Residential areas are limited to 50 decibels from 10 pm to 7 am, 55 decibels from 7 pm to 10 pm, and 60 decibels from 7 am to 7 pm; commercial areas are limited to 60 decibels from 10 pm to 7 am and 65 decibels from 7 am to 10 pm; and industrial areas have a 70-decibel limit at any time. The ordinance provides technical definitions including ambient noise (averaged over 15 minutes excluding the offending noise), decibel, emergency work, frequency, hertz, and microbar. These regulations were originally enacted as Ordinance 1076 and repealed and added by Ordinance 72-163 in 1972.

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  • 6/11/2016 Lexington-Fayette County, KY Code of Ordinances

    Jun 11, 2016

    ·Lexington, KY
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    This document presents sections of the Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky Code of Ordinances dated June 11, 2016, specifically addressing noise disturbance regulations in Chapter 14. The ordinance defines key terms including construction, demolition, dwelling units, motor vehicles, and noise disturbance (any sound that endangers safety, annoys a reasonable person, or damages property), and establishes a general prohibition against creating noise disturbances on public rights-of-way or public places, with an exemption for noncommercial public speaking and assembly activities. The document appears to be an excerpt from a larger ordinance framework, with the specific prohibitions section incomplete in the provided text.

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  • EAST BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED MARCH 9, 2016

    Mar 9, 2016

    ·Bethlehem, PA
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    East Bethlehem Township adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on March 9, 2016, governing land use regulation across all portions of the township under authority granted by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247). The ordinance regulates structure location, height, bulk, construction, lot occupancy percentages, yard and open space dimensions, population density, and land use intensity for purposes including residence, trade, industry, recreation, agriculture, water supply, and conservation. The ordinance is structured in eight chapters covering general provisions, definitions, zoning districts, general and supplemental regulations, signage, nonconformities, and administration. It is enacted to promote health, safety, general welfare, coordinated community development, emergency preparedness, adequate utilities and transportation, and preservation of natural, scenic, historic, forest, wetland, aquifer, and floodplain resources, while preventing overcrowding, blight, and congestion.

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  • Tulsa Zoning Code Adopted November 05, 2015 Effective January 01, 2016

    Nov 5, 2015

    ·Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa Zoning Code was adopted November 5, 2015, and became effective January 1, 2016, with amendments continuing through October 21, 2025. The code is organized as Title 42 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances and comprises 90 chapters covering zoning districts (residential, mixed-use, commercial/industrial, overlay, special, and legacy), building types and use categories, supplemental regulations, parking, signs, landscaping, outdoor lighting, review procedures, administration, nonconformities, violations and enforcement, and measurements. The document spans 400 pages and establishes comprehensive zoning and property restriction standards for the City of Tulsa.

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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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  • YORK TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance 2012-13 Adopted 9/11/2012

    Sep 11, 2012

    ·York, PA
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    York Township adopted Zoning Ordinance 2012-13 on September 11, 2012, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for land use and development within the township. The ordinance has been amended four times through 2023 and references multiple related documents including subdivision regulations, stormwater management, floodplain management, and comprehensive planning guides. The ordinance consists of 193 pages and covers jurisdictional authority, community development objectives, and zoning provisions governed by Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code.

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  • Housing Codes and Related Codes for Houston, TX On July 21, 2007

    Jul 21, 2007

    ·Houston, TX
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    This document is a reference guide listing Texas municipalities that have adopted or referenced the International Property Maintenance Code as of July 21, 2007, with detailed focus on Houston's housing codes. The document identifies approximately 90 Texas municipalities referencing the IPMC, of which 39 municipalities (marked with asterisks) formally reported adoption to the International Code Council. Houston's housing regulations are codified under Article IX, titled the "Houston Comprehensive Urban Rehabilitation and Building Minimum Standards Code," which includes definitions for structural elements such as balconies, basements, and bathrooms. The document was compiled from July 21, 2007 searches of municipal ordinances and the International Code Council's adoption spreadsheet.

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  • CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Article I. PLAN COMMISSION

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for Chapter 31 of a municipal code governing subdivision regulations. The chapter establishes procedures and standards for land subdivisions through nine articles covering the Plan Commission, Development Review Committee, platting requirements, submission and review processes, design standards, and public improvements. The subdivision ordinance was originally adopted in 2006 (Ord. 17154) and subsequently restructured in 2007 (Ord. 17851), with detailed sections addressing street design, lot configuration, easements, stormwater management, and enforcement mechanisms.

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  • Part I: Administrative Legislation Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1:1

    Dallas, TX
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    The Township of Dallas, County of Luzerne, Pennsylvania adopted and enacted a comprehensive Code consisting of Chapters 1 through 95 and an Appendix pursuant to Section 1601(d) of the Second Class Township Code. The Code consolidates prior ordinances and resolutions into a single document designated as the "Code of the Township of Dallas," with provisions substantively identical to prior legislation continuing in full force and effect from their original adoption dates. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with the Code are hereby repealed, except that any valid Township legislation not in conflict with the Code remains in effect. Ordinances adopted subsequent to April 6, 1999, and any rights or liabilities established under prior legislation are expressly saved from repeal.

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  • Oakland, CA Code of Ordinances -,) THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND

    Oakland, CA
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    This document is Oakland, California's City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by the California Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, with amendments through November 2014. The charter establishes the fundamental law governing municipal operations and is organized into twelve main articles covering powers and form of government, the City Council, the Mayor, city officers, the City Manager, administrative organization, the Port of Oakland, fiscal administration, personnel administration, franchises and licenses, elections, and general provisions. The charter also includes appendices addressing specialized funds and systems including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, Police Relief and Pension Fund, Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Police and Fire Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter grants Oakland perpetual corporate succession and continuity of existing lawful ordinances, resolutions, and regulations not in conflict with its provisions.

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • MUNICIPAL HOME RULE PROGRAM City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's 2024 Municipal Home Rule Program Progress Report documents the city's compliance with West Virginia state code requiring annual reporting on home rule initiatives. The report confirms that Charleston, a Class I municipality with a 2020 census population of 48,864, has implemented a non-tax initiative to encourage Sunday restaurant business growth by allowing earlier alcohol sales, with the supporting ordinance enacted on July 26, 2016. The document serves as part of the state's annual reporting requirement to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding all participating municipalities' progress on their home rule initiatives.

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  • i RULES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE As authorized by

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document is the Rules of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, last updated September 13, 2022, reflecting amendments through Ordinance 2022-645-E. The rules outline the organization and governance of the Jacksonville City Council, including procedures for council officers, leadership positions, member conduct standards, and legislative operations. The document serves as the procedural and governance framework authorized by Section 10.101 of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code.

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  • No-Zoning-Letter-and-Boundary-Map-2025.pdf

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Houston issued an official zoning letter effective January 1, 2025, clarifying that Houston does not have a city-wide comprehensive zoning ordinance but does maintain land use regulations for specific areas including airport environs (George H. Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (St. George Place). The letter directs property owners to the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Articles VI and VII, and provides references to airport-specific regulations and TIRZ #1 zoning regulations available online.

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  • CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Ambler, PA
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    The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • Eugene, Oregon.pdf

    Eugene, OR
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    Eugene's Environmental Noise Disturbance ordinance (Eugene Code 6.750) establishes specific prohibitions on noise-creating activities, including restrictions on vehicle exhausts without mufflers, engine idling exceeding 15 minutes during nighttime hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.), and loading/unloading operations during those same hours. The code also regulates construction activities (prohibited 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.), equipment operation such as pile drivers and leaf blowers (prohibited 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., with leaf blowers limited to 70 dBA at 50 feet), and mechanical devices like air conditioning units installed after the ordinance's effective date, which must not exceed 60 dBA at residential property lines. Vehicle spectator sports are exempted when properly licensed and conducted between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., and single-family residences have limited exemptions for brief leaf blower use.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART SEVEN - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE

    York, PA
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    This document is Part Seven of the Codified Ordinances of York, Pennsylvania, establishing the General Offenses Code. It presents a table of contents listing 15 articles covering various offenses including animal keeping, civil emergencies, disorderly conduct, noise, weapons, curfews, and other public conduct violations. The detailed section on Article 705 (Keeping of Animals) outlines the city's regulatory framework for animal maintenance, including definitions, permit requirements, and enforcement provisions to promote public health and safety.

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