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  • Dallas County Code Last Updated September 10, 2024

    Sep 10, 2024

    ·Dallas, TX
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    The Dallas County Code, last updated September 10, 2024, is a codification of Court Orders representing the policies and procedures of Dallas County comprising 872 pages organized into 32 chapters. The code establishes definitions and rules of construction governing how the code and all county commissioners court orders and resolutions are interpreted, including the meaning of terms such as "commissioners court," "county," and "Code." Specific chapters address diverse county functions including administration, elections, law enforcement, parks and open space, taxation, personnel, purchasing, and telecommunications, among others.

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

    Aug 28, 2023

·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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  • City of Stamford Zoning Regulations April 1, 2022

    Apr 1, 2022

    ·Stamford, CT
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    The City of Stamford Zoning Regulations document dated April 1, 2022 presents a reorganization and restructuring of the city's zoning code, mapping previous sections into a new framework while maintaining substantive zoning requirements. The reorganization consolidates related provisions into broader categories, including General Provisions (Section 1), Permits and Administration (Section 2), and Definitions and Standards (Section 3), with corresponding updates to enforcement, appeals, and amendment procedures. The document serves as the authoritative reference for zoning districts, permit requirements, compliance standards, and administrative procedures governing land use and development in Stamford.

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  • The Zoning Ordinance Of The City of Knoxville, Tennessee

    Jan 25, 2022

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee document, amended through January 25, 2022, establishes the comprehensive zoning regulations for the city. The ordinance contains articles covering the title and authority, general definitions and measurement methodologies, zoning districts and maps, and residential neighborhood districts, among other regulatory sections. This 429-page document serves as the foundational legal framework governing land use, zoning classifications, and development standards within Knoxville's municipal jurisdiction.

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  • 10/3/2018 1 UNDERSTANDING THE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PROCESS BRYAN E. SMITH

    Oct 3, 2018

    ·Springfield, IL
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    On October 3, 2018, Bryan E. Smith, Executive Director of Township Officials of Illinois, presented an educational overview of the township budget process covering definitions, legal requirements, and procedures. The presentation explained that a budget/appropriation ordinance provides legal authority to spend money and establishes the township's financial plan, with budgets divided into separate funds based on property tax allocations for specific purposes. Key procedural requirements include preparing a tentative budget, making it available for public inspection at least 30 days before final action, publishing newspaper notice, conducting a public hearing, and filing the adopted budget with the county clerk within 30 days, with separate timelines for township and road district budgets.

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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 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 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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  • Akron Township Zoning Ordinance Adopted: May 17, 2016 Akron Township

    May 17, 2016

    ·Akron, OH
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    Akron Township in Tuscola County, Michigan adopted a comprehensive zoning ordinance on May 17, 2016, establishing land use regulations and districts for the township. The ordinance, administered by Zoning Administrator Christina Martens and overseen by the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees, includes detailed provisions covering general zoning principles, definitions, district regulations, and specific requirements for agricultural and other land use zones. The 135-page document outlines the official zoning map, use tables, dimensional standards, and regulatory frameworks to guide development and land use within the township.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • LUZERNE BOROUGH LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2020 ZONING ORDINANCE

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
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    Luzerne Borough's 2020 Zoning Ordinance, prepared by professional planning consultant John R. Varaly, AICP, establishes comprehensive land-use regulations for the borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, and regulations across multiple articles including zoning districts, permitted uses, accessory structures, setback requirements, and special exceptions. Key topics addressed include manufactured homes, stormwater management, flood plain management, outdoor lighting, swimming pools, fences, and renewable energy systems such as solar and wind installations.

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  • Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH)

    Honolulu, HI
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    The Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH) is a compilation of all general and permanent laws enacted by the City and County of Honolulu, most recently recodified in 1990 and maintained by the City's Office of Council Services. The official version is published as a four-volume hardcopy set available at the Hawaii State Public Library, Hawaii Supreme Court Library, and Municipal Reference Center, with amendments incorporated through semi-annual loose-leaf supplements. An online version is accessible at www.honolulu.gov/ocs/roh and includes the full text, recently enacted ordinances, disposition tables, a subject index, and appendices, with email subscription available at roh.info@honolulu.gov. The hardcopy official version should be used for definitive legal references, as the online version is provided as a research convenience only and users are advised to confirm accuracy with the official print version.

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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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  • DRAFT - Zoning Code of the City of Evanston, Illinois

    Evanston, IL
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    This is a draft zoning code for the City of Evanston, Illinois (dated November 26, 2024) that establishes definitions for zoning terminology to be used throughout the ordinance. The document defines key land use and structural concepts including accessory uses, adaptive reuse, abutting and adjacent properties, alcohol production facilities, animal medical offices, artisan manufacturing, and automobile sales, among others. No budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting context are included in this definitional chapter excerpt.

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  • City of Jacksonville Data Packet

    Jacksonville, FL
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    The City of Jacksonville Data Packet provides property tax information for the consolidated Jacksonville-Duval County government to inform public discussion of funding proposals. The document presents millage rate trends from 2020-2024 showing that approximately 71% of Florida cities maintained rates at or below 2020 levels, 65% have not increased rates in five years, and 53% have decreased rates at least once. The packet includes definitions of key property tax terminology such as ad valorem tax, assessed valuation, and homestead exemptions to provide context for evaluating municipal revenue and services.

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  • Zoning Overview

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is an educational presentation from a Development 101 Workshop providing an overview of zoning principles and regulations. It covers the definition and purpose of zoning, the various zoning districts (residential A through D districts and commercial E districts), what zoning regulates (lot size, land use, parking, setbacks, landscaping, and signage), and the different roles of various departments and boards in zoning administration including zoning changes, design review, historic preservation, and board of adjustment functions. The presentation outlines how zoning promotes orderly growth, protects property owners, and facilitates adequate public services while preventing overcrowding and traffic congestion.

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  • HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY, PA SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
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    This is the title page and table of contents for Hazle Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, adopted February 8, 2010 and revised June 13, 2011. The ordinance, prepared by Schumacher Engineering, Inc., establishes comprehensive procedural requirements and standards governing land subdivision and development projects within the township, covering general provisions, definitions, procedural review processes, preliminary and final plan requirements, and related regulatory matters across multiple articles and sections.

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  • Purpose. Sec. 164-3. - Definitions. [1.

    Stamford, CT
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    This document is an excerpt from Chapter 164 of the City of Stamford's municipal code establishing the "Noise Control Ordinance," adopted by the Board of Representatives on April 1, 1985 and approved by the State Deputy Commissioner on February 5, 1988. The ordinance was enacted to protect public health, safety, and quality of life by reducing, controlling, and preventing excessive noise and vibration. The document provides the ordinance's title, purpose, and defines key terms used in noise regulation enforcement, including ambient noise, commercial zones, construction, daytime hours, decibel measurements, and various equipment and activities subject to noise controls.

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  • Zoning Ordinance

    Fresno, CA
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    The Fresno County Zoning Ordinance, finalized in February 2024, is a 566-page comprehensive land use regulation document establishing zones, permitted uses, and development standards across seven articles. The ordinance defines six zone categories—Agricultural, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Special Purpose, and Overlay/Combining Zones—with specific allowable uses and standards for each. Development standards address performance requirements, property development, affordable housing incentives with density bonuses, landscaping, parking, and signage, while procedural chapters cover conditional use permits, site plan review, variances, and appeals. The document includes administrative provisions for permit implementation, nonconforming uses, amendments, public hearings, enforcement, and a comprehensive definitions section.

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  • Table of Contents Page 1 of 295 JERSEY CITY CHAPTER 345

    Jersey City, NJ
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    This document is the table of contents for Jersey City Chapter 345, the Land Development Ordinance (LDO), which comprises Articles I through VIII and has been amended and restated through Ordinances 22-084, 23-003, 23-103, and 24-011. The ordinance establishes procedures and requirements across eight articles, including definitions and statutory authority (Article I), governance boards such as the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment (Article II), application and review procedures for site plans and subdivisions (Article III), application fees (Article IV), and zoning districts ranging from residential housing to commercial classifications (Article V). The document spans 295 pages and is provided for general use pending codification on Jersey City's Municode website.

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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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  • Review of the City of San Diego's Accessory Dwelling Unit ...

    San Diego, CA
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    On October 14, 2022, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reviewed San Diego's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance No. 21254 and found it does not fully comply with state ADU law (Government Code § 65852.2). HCD commended the city's efforts to encourage ADU creation through provisions more permissive than required by statute, but identified non-compliance issues, including an efficiency kitchen definition that improperly requires a sink and specifies working space requirements that state law no longer mandates. The city was required to submit a written response addressing these findings by November 12, 2022.

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  • Baltimore County, MD

    Baltimore, MD
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    This document is a table of contents and structural overview of Baltimore County, Maryland's Code of Ordinances, specifically Title 2 on Buildings, which falls under Article 35 on Buildings and Housing. The document identifies the Code Official as the Director of Permits, Approvals and Inspections or their designee, and establishes that the relevant administrative body is the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections. Title 2 is subdivided into four subtitles covering the Director definition, Building Regulations, Building Permits, and Maintenance of Investment Property. The document was accessed on July 11, 2023, and reflects modifications including Bill No. 122-10 effective January 1, 2011, among other prior ordinances.

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  • Public Records Search Definitions | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document defines key public records document types used by the City of Phoenix government, including Requests for Council Action (RCAs), Ordinances (prefaced with 'G' for general or 'S' for special), Resolutions, City Council Reports (CCRs), Minutes, City Council Packets, the City Charter, City Code, Consent Agendas, and Contracts/Agreements. The definitions establish that Ordinances and Resolutions always have accompanying RCAs, that the City Charter can only be amended by voter majority, and that City Council Packets compile Policy and Formal Agendas with their related CCRs. The document serves as a reference guide for users of Phoenix's public records search system to understand the structure and purpose of municipal legislative and administrative documents.

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  • Spokane County Zoning Code Department of Building and Planning 2016 Printing

    Spokane, WA
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    This document is the 2016 printing of the Spokane County Zoning Code, originally adopted by the Board of Spokane County Commissioners on May 25, 2004, and effective June 1, 2004. The code establishes comprehensive zoning regulations organized into sections covering introductory provisions, definitions, general and administrative procedures, zone classifications (including residential, commercial, industrial, resource, and rural zones), overlay zones, and development standards for parking, signage, and landscaping. The document serves as the primary regulatory framework for land use and development in Spokane County.

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