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  • Columbia, South Carolina August 20, 2019

    Aug 20, 2019

    ·Columbia, SC
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    This document outlines Article 4 of Columbia, South Carolina's Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations, effective August 20, 2019, establishing the organization and framework for land use regulations. The article is divided into three main sections covering principal uses (allowed land uses by zoning district), accessory uses and structures, and temporary uses and structures, each with corresponding permit requirements and applicable standards. The principal use table systematically classifies allowable uses into broad classifications (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), use categories, and specific use types to provide a structured basis for identifying permitted uses within each zoning district.

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  • Participatory Budgeting - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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In March 2022, Jersey City opened applications for participatory budgeting, inviting residents to submit and vote on community projects for funding up to $50,000 per ward. Approved projects across six wards total $295,000 and include tree-planting initiatives in Wards B, C, D, and F ($170,000 combined), water fountains in four parks ($28,000), family literacy workshops in Ward A ($32,000), playground improvements in Ward E ($15,000), a bus shelter in Ward D ($5,000), planters for downtown safety in Ward E ($30,000), and support for the Big Brother Big Sister Program in Ward F ($15,000). The program allows residents to propose ideas by answering how projects benefit their community and location, after which city departments consolidate similar submissions and develop scopes, timelines, and costs for implementation.

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  • Pre-Development Application

    Tulsa, OK
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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn maintains a comprehensive system of Boards and Commissions dedicated to enhancing quality of life, engaging residents, and serving as a bridge between citizens and city leadership through collaborative policymaking and informed decision-making. The city currently has 13 boards and commissions with open vacancies, including positions on the Board of Ethics, Board of Safety Engineers, Building Board of Appeals, and various other advisory bodies, with applications accepted on a voluntary basis. The city provides a public calendar listing upcoming meetings and events, with scheduled activities including the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting on April 15, 2026, and seasonal camp openings and property tax deadlines.

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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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  • Austin Boards and Commissions | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    This webpage provides an overview of Austin's Boards and Commissions system, explaining that these bodies enable public participation in city government and help shape policy by offering diverse viewpoints to City Council. The page outlines how community members can comment at meetings (by phone or in-person) and provides access to resources including an application process to become a board member, meeting video archives, and recommendations. It lists over 60 active boards and commissions covering areas such as public safety, economic development, environmental issues, and quality of life for various community groups.

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  • ARPA Memo to Council – July 2025 with all appendices

    Scranton, PA
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    The August 13, 2025 memo from Scranton's ARPA Director Eileen Cipriani to City Council provides a comprehensive timeline of American Rescue Plan Act implementation from Q2 2022 through Q3 2023, documenting the city's receipt of $34,373,025 in second-tranche federal funds and the launch of multiple grant programs for nonprofits, small businesses, affordable childcare, education, homeownership, and wellness initiatives. Notable milestones include the announcement of grant recipients across multiple rounds, federal reporting deadlines met, public engagement events including visits from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, and the completion of community projects such as playground transformations at Kennedy Elementary and soft openings at Novembrino and Connors Parks. The memo demonstrates the city's structured rollout of ARPA funding through an established Office of Community Development framework that included creating an interactive public dashboard and establishing various application periods for targeted economic recovery and community investment programs.

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  • Central Planning Board | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Central Planning Board of Newark, NJ prepares the City's Master Plan, reviews applications for development site plan and subdivision approval, and makes recommendations to the Municipal Council on proposed Zoning Ordinance changes. The Board reviews site plan and subdivision applications where no "d" variance is required under N.J.S.A. 40:55d, conditional use applications where all conditions are met, and applications requesting "c" variances as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55d. The Board holds regular virtual meetings on a biweekly schedule throughout 2026, with 26 scheduled meetings beginning January 12, 2026 and concluding December 21, 2026. The Board is composed of nine members including Mayor Ras J. Baraka (Class I), Juanita Jordan (Class II), Louis Scott-Roundtree (Class III), and six Class IV members with Kalenah Witcher serving as Vice Chairperson. The Board secretary can be reached at 973-733-6333 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for information on accessing meetings, providing public comment, and reviewing agendas and application materials.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions - CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ

    Worcester, MA
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    This FAQ document from the Town of Webster provides guidance on how residents can access municipal information and navigate planning and zoning processes. It outlines multiple channels for assistance, including the town website and mobile app, bi-weekly pre-application development team meetings, direct contact with departments via phone or email, and in-person visits to municipal offices. The document explains that building permits and land use permits are determined by the Zoning By-law, with the Building Commissioner serving as the Zoning Enforcement Officer to help clarify permit requirements.

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  • Virtual Board & Commission Meetings – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, TX
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    The City of Fort Worth announced policy changes regarding virtual participation in board and commission meetings, effective September 1, 2025, prohibiting virtual participation by applicants, consultants, and public speakers due to incidents involving inappropriate content displayed by unauthorized individuals. Additionally, beginning October 1, 2025, all board and commission members serving on development and land use bodies must attend meetings in person to improve efficiency and reduce technical issues. Residents can continue to watch recorded meetings on the FWTV page or contact relevant city staff for additional information.

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  • The Allentown City Planning Commission (ACPC) mee ...

    Allentown, PA
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    The Allentown City Planning Commission publishes a schedule of monthly meeting dates and corresponding Land Development submission deadlines for 2025, with meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month from January 7 through December 9, 2025. Initial submissions must be received by the Friday preceding each meeting, with the first deadline on November 29, 2024 for the January 7, 2025 meeting. Applications submitted after the stated ACPC deadline will not be accepted.

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  • City of Charleston Stormwater Manual v1.0 | Appendix D- 1

    Charleston, WV
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    Appendix D of the City of Charleston Stormwater Manual v1.0 provides a guide for navigating the permitting and land use development process in Charleston, West Virginia. The document outlines contact information and functions for relevant city departments including Planning and Zoning, Building Inspection, the City Engineer, Fire Prevention, the Sanitary Board, Traffic Engineering, and the City Collector's Office. The appendix introduces Charleston's centralized permit management system for tracking construction and development permits through application, inspection, and certification stages.

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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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  • City of Syracuse Zoning Ordinance July 2024 August 2025

    Syracuse, NY
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    The City of Syracuse Zoning Ordinance document, effective July 2024 through August 2025, establishes the comprehensive regulatory framework governing land use and property development within the city. The ordinance's primary purposes include encouraging appropriate and responsible property use throughout Syracuse while addressing nonconformities, applicability across jurisdictions, and conflicts with other ordinances. The document spans 320 pages and is organized into multiple articles, beginning with General Provisions that detail the ordinance's title, authority, jurisdiction, and regulations for nonconforming uses, structures, and lots.

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  • Planning Commission | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    The Planning Commission of Lexington, Kentucky reviews and adopts comprehensive plans, approves subdivision plats and development plans, and makes recommendations on zone change requests. The Commission maintains an extensive meeting schedule with multiple subcommittees and public hearings scheduled throughout April and May 2026, with meetings held at various city locations including the Phoenix Building and Government Center. The Planning Office, located at 101 E. Vine St., provides access to planning applications through the LFUCG Accela Citizen Portal and Agency Counter, and offers filing schedules and legal advertisements for public review.

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  • Application for Developer's Contract

    Tulsa, OK
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  • Planning & Building | City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    The Planning & Building Department of Oakland, California oversees city growth and development through permit review, code enforcement, neighborhood planning, and public engagement. The department operates a One-Stop Permit Center at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza offering combined services with the Oakland Fire Department and Department of Transportation, available 24/7 online and in-person Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM–4 PM, with virtual appointments also available Friday 9 AM–4 PM. The center provides homeowner and commercial permits, records requests, zoning information, and planning applications through an online portal and scheduled or walk-in appointments.

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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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  • Get Involved: Available Seats on City of St. Petersburg Boards & Committees

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The City of St. Petersburg is seeking residents to fill multiple vacancies on city boards and committees as of April 23, 2025. Available positions include three seats on the Advisory Commission on Aging (15-member body), one seat on the Arts Advisory Committee, two seats on the Code Enforcement Board, one seat on the Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments, and two seats on the Consolidated Plan Application Review Committee. The committees address areas including senior services, arts and cultural activities, code enforcement hearings, disability advocacy, and review of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant applications for public services and affordable housing.

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  • City Planning - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The City of Jersey City Division of City Planning administers land development and zoning applications through its office at 1 Jackson Square, 2nd floor, under director Tanya Marione, PP, AICP, and can be reached at (201) 547-5010 or cityplanning@jcnj.org. All applications for Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation matters must be submitted through the online Jersey City Online Permitting and Licensing Portal; in-person applications are not accepted. The Division has updated zoning standards to accommodate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and maintains an interactive zoning map and development map for public access. Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings are held in-person in compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.

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  • City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Official Website

    Pottsville, PA
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    The City of Pottsville website provides information on municipal services and announcements. Current notices include acceptance of letters of interest for an unexpired term on the Pottsville Housing Authority (deadline April 10, 2026), a job opening for a part-time Redevelopment Authority Executive Director (20-30 hours monthly) to lead community revitalization efforts and manage downtown assets, and applications for a Truck Driver/Municipal Worker position (deadline March 25, 2026). Additionally, the city issued a Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment dated March 16, 2026, regarding a planned request to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for Community Development Block Grant funds.

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  • Planning Commission (PC) | Charleston, SC - Official Website

    Charleston, SC
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    The Charleston Planning Commission is a nine-member citizen advisory board appointed by the mayor and City Council that reviews planning applications and makes recommendations to City Council, except for subdivision approvals which fall under the Commission's sole authority. The Commission meets at 5:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 George Street, First Floor, Public Meeting Room 1403, and reviews concept plans, rezonings, street names, subdivision requests, and zoning ordinances. The Commission's work is guided by the Charleston City Plan, a comprehensive plan that plots the city's development and redevelopment for the next 10 years. Public participation is available through in-person attendance without advance sign-up, written comments submitted by 12:00 p.m. the business day before meetings via http://innovate.charleston-sc.gov/comments/, or mail to the Planning Department at 2 George Street, Suite 3100. Meeting agendas and minutes are publicly available, with meetings live-streamed and recorded on YouTube.

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  • IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA In Re: Appeal of AMA/American :

    Ambler, PA
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    In consolidated zoning and land development appeals, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Ambler Borough Council's denial of AMA/American Marketing Association, Inc.'s applications for conditional use and final land development approval for a proposed 40-townhome transit-oriented development on a 4.58-acre property zoned OC Office Campus in Ambler Borough. The applicant had requested approval for the townhome development along with associated roadways, parking, and stormwater management facilities, but the Council denied both the conditional use application and the final land development plan, with the court finding that the Council's decisions were supported by substantial evidence.

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  • Boards and Commissions | City of San Diego Official Website

    San Diego, CA
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    This is a navigation and informational page for the City of San Diego's Boards and Commissions office, located at 1200 Third Ave., Suite 924. The page provides access to information about various boards and commissions organized by category (Finance and Economic Development, Access and Inclusion, Arts and Culture, Public Protection, Sustainability, Neighborhood Infrastructure, and Parks and Planning), along with membership details, application procedures, and current vacancy listings. Recent news items include Mayor Todd Gloria's announcements of new board appointments in April and February 2026, and notification of a $5 million award to combat gun and gang violence.

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  • CITY OF TUCSON SUMMARY OF ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGNATORS

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document is a reference table from the City of Tucson that summarizes zoning classifications and development standards across different zones, including minimum lot sizes, unit density, lot coverage percentages, floor area ratios, building heights, and setback requirements. The table covers residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zones, with specific development designators and criteria for common uses within each zone. The document notes that the Land Use Code should be consulted for specific applications, as development criteria may vary by use within a zone.

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  • Oh

    Toledo, OH
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    This document is a listing of active development cases for the City of Toledo as of September 2, 2025, showing various site plan reviews, special use permits, zone changes, and other planning applications in various stages of review. The cases range from minor administrative matters to more complex projects requiring Plan Commission approval, with several scheduled for September 11, 2025 hearings. Notable issues include stormwater and illegal use violations requiring resolution before certain projects can proceed, and several applications awaiting applicant submissions or revised plans.

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