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  • Tucsonaz

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee held a virtual meeting on October 19, 2022, to review historic preservation zone cases and discuss related matters. The agenda included three main review cases: construction of two porches at 612 E 1st Street in the West University Historic Preservation Zone, replacement of eight windows and a garage door at 626 N 6th Avenue (also in West University zone), and an adaptive reuse project for a 63-unit affordable senior housing development at the former No.Tel Motel on N Oracle Road. The meeting also covered a Task Force on Inclusivity report regarding best practices for naming city and county-owned assets.

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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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  • West Chester, Pennsylvania | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

    West Chester, PA
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    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Quaker-settled county seat chartered in 1799, experienced significant architectural and cultural development in the 19th century under architects William Strickland and Thomas U. Walter, earning it the designation "The Athens of Pennsylvania." The borough's historic district, established in the 1980s and expanded in 2005 to cover nearly 80 percent of the borough, has become a model for preservation and heritage tourism, leading to its recognition as a National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination in 2006 and Preserve America Community designation in 2006. Community preservation efforts include annual Town Tours and Village Walks programs and participation in Pennsylvania's Elm Street Project, which focuses on revitalizing historically significant neighborhoods like the East End, West Chester's largest African American community.

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  • COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN 2025

    Worcester, MA
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    The Community Preservation Committee of Worcester adopted the Community Preservation Plan 2025 on March 11th, 2025. The plan addresses four key areas: historic resources, open space, recreation, and community housing. The document includes acknowledgements of contributions from city government, community organizations, residents, and the Community Preservation Coalition, along with a comprehensive list of participating city officials and committee members representing various municipal departments.

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    historic preservationopen spacerecreationcommunity housingurban planning
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  • ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Contents

    Charleston, WV
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    This document presents Article 1 (General Provisions) of the City of Charleston, West Virginia Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, effective August 1, 2008. The ordinance establishes authority and procedures for regulating all land subdivisions within city limits, requiring uniform standards and approval before lots can be sold or buildings erected. Key purposes include ensuring new development integrates appropriately with existing community patterns, protecting public health and safety, implementing the Comprehensive Plan, preserving natural features and historical landmarks, and facilitating adequate public infrastructure and services.

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  • Historic District Designation in Pennsylvania Michel R. Lefèvre

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This 2005 publication from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, authored by Michel R. Lefèvre, serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments on establishing and administering historic district designations in Pennsylvania. The document, which substantially revised the previous edition from 26 years earlier, draws on accumulated experience from Pennsylvania communities in using historic district designation as a preservation strategy and tool for cultural and economic development. The guide is intended for local government officials, historic preservation organizations, and citizens considering the creation of historic preservation ordinances.

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  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem

    Greenville, SC
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    This 352-page Joint Comprehensive Plan prepared by Mackin Engineering Company and Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson outlines coordinated development objectives for Greenville Borough and Hempfield Township as of 2004. The plan was funded in part by a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP) grant. An advisory committee composed of representatives from both municipalities' councils and planning commissions, along with officials from the Greenville Area School Board, UPMC Horizon Hospital, Thiel College, and local economic development and preservation organizations, guided the plan's development.

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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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  • 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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    historic preservationbuilding demolitioncommunity preservationlocal historic districtscertificates of appropriateness
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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The City of Virginia Beach's Department of Planning & Community Development oversees 14 appointed boards and commissions that advise the City Council and render decisions on land use, historic preservation, environmental matters, and coastal issues. These bodies include the Planning Commission, which reviews zoning applications and amendments; the Board of Zoning Appeals, which addresses variance requests; the Bayfront Advisory Commission and Resort Advisory Commission, which review oceanfront projects; the Historic Preservation Commission and Historical Review Board, which govern historic site preservation; and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board, which reviews requests under the CBPAO. Additional boards address specialized areas such as building code appeals, stormwater permitting appeals, wetlands development, and short-term rental enforcement, while the Green Ribbon Committee advises on water quality improvements and the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee, established in 2023, commemorates American Revolution bicentennial events.

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  • Chapter 9 Eugene Land Use

    Eugene, OR
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    Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, titled the "Land Use Code," was established to protect public health, safety, and welfare while preserving and enhancing the community's economic, social, and environmental qualities. The code implements state and federal laws and the Metro Plan through policies that support the Urban Growth Boundary, encourage infill and mixed-use development, promote affordable housing and diverse housing types, and prioritize transportation-efficient land use patterns and alternative transportation modes. Key objectives include increasing density within the urban growth boundary, improving downtown vitality, mitigating neighborhood impacts through design standards, and relieving congestion through multi-modal transportation improvements.

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  • Moore Township - Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township is a 38-square-mile rural community in north-central Northampton County, Pennsylvania, formed in 1765 and named after Provincial Assembly representative John Moore. The township surrounds the Borough of Chapman Quarries and contains six mailing addresses (Bath, Nazareth, Northampton, Danielsville, Walnutport, and Wind Gap), with emergency services provided by the Moore Township Police Department and Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company. Current municipal actions include a Request for Bids for #2 Diesel Fuel for Vehicles and Heating Oil for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and elimination of the Per Capita tax effective 2026, with Real Estate tax bills becoming the sole property tax mechanism. The township is characterized by farmlands, woodlands, and the Appalachian Trail running through it, with residents prioritizing preservation of the township's physical beauty and open space.

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  • town of wilmington zoning ordinance & development guidelines

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Town of Wilmington zoning ordinance, effective March 16, 2021, establishes comprehensive land use regulations pursuant to Vermont's Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act. The ordinance outlines districts, permitted uses, design standards, and administrative procedures to guide development while protecting the community's character, natural resources, and public facilities. Key components include overlays for historic preservation and flood hazards, sign regulations, telecommunications standards, and requirements for zoning permits before land development commences, though routine maintenance and repairs are exempted.

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  • City of Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Wilmington Community Development & Urban Planning Committee held a revised meeting on May 9, 2024, to consider four agenda items including authorization for the Mayor to file federal housing and community development funding applications (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs), approval of street and alley removal from the official city map, a major subdivision plan for St. Cyprian's Holdings, LLC, and amendments to Chapter 14 regarding historic markers. Public comment was limited to three minutes per agenda item, with the meeting offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom.

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  • looking back, looking forward

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Cumberland County Historical Society's 2018 annual report highlights the completion of Vale-Himes Park, a $325,000 community project that transformed a condemned site, along with major museum renovations totaling approximately $20,000, funded primarily by membership donations and community support. The Society also secured a $100,000 endowment contribution to honor the Vale-Himes legacy and is planning a larger capital campaign ahead of its 150th anniversary in 2024, which will focus on visibility, connectivity, endowment growth, collections storage, and staff space. Executive Director Jason Illari emphasizes the organization's successful campaign history and notes the anticipated publication of a Community Outreach Plan to guide future initiatives.

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  • Wilmington Area Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan 2009

    Wilmington, DE
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    This 2009 comprehensive plan for the Wilmington area (New Wilmington Borough and Wilmington Township) provides a detailed background assessment covering demographics, natural and historic resources, land use, community facilities, and transportation infrastructure. The document establishes goals and objectives across multiple planning areas including land use, housing, economic development, historic and natural resource preservation, community facilities, and transportation. The plan includes demographic data, population projections, zoning ordinances, and detailed maps of physical features such as farmland soils, wetlands, floodplains, and land use patterns to guide future municipal development.

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  • FINAL 2021 Hazleton City Zoning Ordinance

    Hazleton, PA
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    The Final 2021 Hazleton City Zoning Ordinance establishes the regulatory framework for land use and development within Hazleton City. The ordinance aims to promote public health, safety, and general welfare by facilitating coordinated community development with proper population density while preventing overcrowding, blight, and congestion. It mandates the provision of adequate housing types including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and manufactured homes, alongside accommodating reasonable community growth in both residential and non-residential development. The ordinance further establishes standards for controlling open space and impervious surfaces, managing development intensity in sensitive natural resource areas, and directing industrial and commercial development to minimize conflicts with residential uses while preserving environmentally sensitive areas and scenic resources.

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  • GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC ZONING CODE & LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT

    Greenville, SC
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    This document is a comprehensive assessment of Greenville County, South Carolina's zoning code and land development regulations, completed on December 4, 2020, by a consultant team including White & Smith Planning and Law Group, MKSK, Kendig Keast Collaborative, and Dr. Timothy Green. The assessment identifies eight major areas requiring recommended changes: increasing compatibility and consistency with municipalities, improving code organization and usability, revising zoning districts, modernizing land uses and use regulations, aligning development and design standards with Plan Greenville County, updating land development regulations, improving procedures and administration, and promoting historic preservation. The document references Greenville County's Comprehensive Plan and existing community and area plans as foundational context for the proposed revisions. The assessment outlines next steps for consolidating the Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations into a unified framework.

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  • Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Town of Wilmington's Zoning Ordinance, effective September 20, 2022, establishes comprehensive regulations for land use and development within the municipality. The ordinance aims to guide growth according to the town plan, protect community character, ensure compatible land uses, prevent environmental pollution, and conserve natural resources while supporting orderly social and economic development. The document includes ten articles covering administrative procedures, zoning districts and permitted uses, historic design review and flood hazard overlays, development standards, signs, and telecommunications, along with appendices containing design guidelines and listings of historic properties.

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    zoningland usehistoric preservationflood hazardenvironmental protection
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