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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Willow Springs Township I N T E N S I V E S U R V E Y R E P O R T

    Kansas City, MO
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    This intensive survey report documents Willow Springs Township's cultural heritage, funded by Historic Preservation Fund grants and the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. The study, conducted through public meetings and property owner interviews beginning in April 2019, aimed to understand what makes the township a community and identify ways to preserve its unique character, moving beyond standard individual building documentation to examine the broader historical context and cultural landscape. The survey revealed that preservation in this rural community differs from typical approaches, characterized by incremental repairs and changes made by multi-generational farming families rather than new construction, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the community's shared values and long-standing traditions.

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  • 2021 Municipal Directory Monroe County Planning Commission

    Pocono Township, PA
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    This is a 2021 municipal directory for Monroe County Planning Commission that serves as a reference guide containing contact information, meeting schedules, and administrative details for the county's planning bodies and municipalities. The document is organized as a table of contents listing Monroe County departments, the Planning Commission and Conservation District boards and staff, and individual township and borough entries. No budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting discussions are presented in this directory document.

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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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  • 2023 Annual Report Monroe County Planning Commission

    Hazleton, PA
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    The Monroe County Planning Commission's 2023 Annual Report honors former Director John Woodling, who passed away in October, and acknowledges retiring County Commissioner John Moyer's 12-year tenure of support for planning initiatives including farmland preservation and open space programs. The report outlines the Planning Commission's continued municipal partnerships throughout 2023, providing technical and mapping services to townships and boroughs through established intergovernmental agreements. The organization maintains its mission guided by the Monroe 2030 Vision Statement to sustain the county's environmental, economic, and cultural assets while serving its residents.

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  • Bethlehem-Pa.gov

    Bethlehem, PA
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  • title 42 zoning and property restrictions

    Tulsa, OK
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    Title 42 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances is the Zoning Code of the City of Tulsa, adopted October 4, 2014, comprising 18 chapters and four appendices governing zoning districts and land use restrictions. The code establishes purposes including promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; prevention of overcrowding and population concentration; and conservation of property values through appropriate land use allocation. The ordinance creates multiple zoning districts including Agriculture, Residential General, Parking, Office, Commercial, Mixed-Use Institutional, Corridor, Scientific Research and Development, and Industrial, each with distinct provisions. The code also regulates signs, landscape requirements, historic preservation, parking, enforcement, and board of adjustment procedures, with detailed use unit summaries and zoning matrices provided in appendices.

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  • I HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE 2003-1-6-1

    Hazleton, PA
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    This is the table of contents and initial pages of Hazle Township's 2003 Zoning Ordinance (as amended and adopted August 13, 2018) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance establishes comprehensive zoning regulations covering general provisions, definitions, general regulations for structures and land use, zoning district classifications (including residential, commercial, industrial, conservation, and overlay districts), special exceptions procedures, planned residential development standards, and supplemental use regulations. The document serves as the township's primary land use control instrument, organizing zoning requirements across multiple articles addressing topics such as setbacks, accessory structures, height limitations, and district-specific development standards.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • ZONING ORDINANCE MAHANOY TOWNSHIP SCHUYLKILL COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Prepared by:

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    This document is the zoning ordinance for Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, prepared by Hampton and Hampton law firm and adopted on September 6, 2007. The ordinance establishes zoning districts including Conservation-Residential, Single Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Highway Commercial, Manufacturing, and Conservation Mining zones, along with regulations governing permitted uses, special districts (flood plain and slope), nonconforming lots and structures, and procedures for the Zoning Hearing Board. The ordinance provides comprehensive land use regulations and development standards for the township's planning and zoning administration.

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  • 2021 Municipal Directory Monroe County Planning Commission

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    This is a 2021 municipal directory for Monroe County Planning Commission that serves as an organizational reference document. It provides a table of contents and contact information for county government bodies, including the Monroe County Commissioners, Planning Commission, Conservation District, and individual township and borough administrations across the county. The directory includes a public meeting schedule and municipal information for all jurisdictions within Monroe County.

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  • KINGSTON BOROUGH LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ZONING MAP GRAPHIC SCALE 0 400

    Kingston, PA
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    This document is a zoning map for Kingston Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, prepared by planning consultant John R. Varaly. The map identifies distinct zoning districts within the municipality's boundaries, including residential zones (one-family, two-family, and apartment), commercial zones (neighborhood, community, and general), manufacturing, flood plain, and conservation-open space designations, along with two overlay districts. The map is presented across four sheets with a graphic scale for reference.

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  • ZONING MAP KINGSTON TOWNSHIP

    Kingston, PA
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    This document is a zoning map for Kingston Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, current as of December 6, 2023. The map designates various land use zones throughout the township, including agricultural (A1), single-family residential (R1), two-family (R2), multi-family (R3), mobile home parks (R4), neighborhood commercial (B1), general commercial (B2), industrial (I1), mining (M1), and conservation (C1) areas. Areas within the federally designated flood boundary are classified as conservation zones.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DES MOINES COUNTY, IOWA

    Des Moines, IA
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    Des Moines County, Iowa's Zoning Ordinance No. 34 governs land use in the unincorporated area within two miles of Burlington's corporate limits. Originally adopted in 1998, the ordinance was comprehensively revised on February 22, 2022, and most recently amended on July 30, 2024. The document establishes zoning districts, definitions, regulations for permitted uses (including agricultural, conservation, and accessory uses), and building standards, with the "A-1" Agricultural District among the primary zoning classifications.

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  • District F 2023 Annual Report

    Houston, TX
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    District F's 2023 Annual Report, titled "District F is the Future," highlights the Houston council district's efforts to revitalize previously overlooked neighborhoods through public safety, economic development, and community engagement. Key accomplishments include the opening of the Alief Neighborhood Center, designation of Piney Point as a Conservation District, reopening of Tanglewilde Park, $250,000 in funding to address chronic homelessness, and Briarmeadow's recognition as one of Houston's hottest communities. In 2023, the district held 68 community meetings, 47 council meetings, and issued 25 proclamations while building a team focused on constituent services and neighborhood engagement.

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  • penn township cumberland county, pennsylvania zoning ...

    Pottsville, PA
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    Penn Township's January 2021 Zoning Ordinance establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for land use in the township, organized into multiple articles covering general provisions, community development objectives, zoning district classifications, and specific district regulations. The ordinance designates various zoning districts, including Conservation (CON) and Agricultural (A) districts, each with defined permitted uses, conditional uses, and dimensional requirements. The document serves as the official zoning code for Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with provisions for a Zoning Hearing Board to address uses not provided for in the ordinance.

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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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  • 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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