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  • Consider appeal by Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association against the Hearings Officer’s decision to approve with conditions a Planned Development, Land Division and Environmental Review for the creation of 12 single-dwelling lots and 1 multi-dwelling lot in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood (LU 23-003731 LDS EN PD)

    Apr 23, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
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  • Zoning Ordinance City of Charleston, West Virginia

    May 18, 2002

    ·Charleston, WV
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    This is the zoning ordinance for Charleston, West Virginia, originally approved by City Council on November 21, 2005, and amended through March 5, 2018 (Text Amendment No. 33). The document establishes zoning districts and regulations for the city, including residential zones (R-2 through R-10), mixed-use and residential-office districts, and commercial zones (C-4 through C-12, plus a Central Business District). Each district section specifies permitted uses, lot provisions, setbacks, building heights, and performance standards to guide land development and use in Charleston.

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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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  • Virtual Meeting Instructions for Viewing and Participating

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    This document provides instructions for participating in a Schuylkill County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 6 PM, held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options via Zoom. The public can view and participate in the meeting through Zoom (via computer, smartphone, or phone), with public comment available through raising a hand on Zoom, entering "*9" on the phone line, or submitting written comments by noon on the meeting day. The agenda includes routine items such as attendance, public comment, and approval of minutes, along with consideration of two county-governed plans, including conditional final plan approval for the Blackwood/Withelder project in Reilly Township by December 12, 2023.

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  • City Council Approves the City’s 976M Budget for FY 2026

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    On October 6, 2025, the St. Petersburg City Council approved a $976.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which began October 1, 2025. The budget prioritizes infrastructure strengthening and climate resilience through Mayor Kenneth T. Welch's five Pillars For Progress, including the St. Pete Agile Resilience (SPAR) Program to address hurricane impacts and sea level rise, with $202 million allocated for capital improvements and $352.4 million for Public Works Administration. The budget also includes funding for housing initiatives, homelessness prevention, and community development programs aligned with the city's commitment to equitable development and neighborhood resilience.

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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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  • 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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  • Commission Meetings & Archive – Prosper Portland

    Portland, OR
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    Prosper Portland's Board of Commissioners holds regular meetings generally on the third Wednesday of each month, with meetings open to public attendance and testimony. The Board is authorized by the City Charter to adopt policies through resolutions at public meetings, with agendas and reports posted in advance on the agency's website. Recent meetings in 2026 have addressed matters including tax increment finance district progress reports, modifications to small business loan programs, a commercial property loan of up to $10.8 million, and approval of the Cully Action Plan, with all meetings recorded and available via live stream on YouTube and rebroadcast on Comcast Cable.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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  • Sandra Fisk Vlahanoy City Borough Manager 239 E. Pine St.

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    Mahanoy City Borough, Pennsylvania, has experienced significant population decline from 15,936 residents in 1910 to 3,912 in 2021 due to the collapse of the coal mining industry, resulting in numerous abandoned properties throughout the municipality. To address blight, the Borough established a Blight/Demolition Fund in 2014 funded by real estate taxes (approximately 1.5 mils) and $50,000 annually in earned income tax revenue, supplemented by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations totaling $96,056 in 2021, of which $45,146 was allocated to demolition projects. The Borough faces potential loss of CDBG funding in 2022 due to Act 179 population requirements and has secured additional grant funding, including approval for $133,000 to demolish three properties.

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  • CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING CODE USER’S MANUAL PRODUCED BY CAMIROS - OCTOBER 2019

    Knoxville, TN
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    This User's Manual, produced by Camiros in October 2019, serves as an informational guide to the City of Knoxville's Zoning Code, explaining the organization and key provisions including zoning districts, design standards, uses, parking, site development, and administration. The manual is explicitly stated as non-binding reference material for informational purposes only and is not approved by City Council or intended for legal determinations. The document outlines that Knoxville's zoning regulations control land and structure uses, building locations and sizes, and site development elements like parking and landscaping, organized into distinct zoning districts tailored to specific area characteristics.

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  • LETTERHEAD - Wilmington City Council

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Wilmington City Council's Public Works & Transportation Committee held a meeting on November 19, 2018, to address street infrastructure changes requested by the Riverfront Development Corporation. The primary agenda items included approving the removal of a portion of Garasches Lane from the Official City Map while accepting dedication of a new unnamed city street connecting South Walnut Street and Garasches Lane, and declaring the removed portion of Garasches Lane as surplus property for disposition to the Riverfront Development Corporation. The meeting also included discussion of amendments to city code regarding wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights of way and a presentation on solar technology by Sun Edge LLC, with public comment limited to three minutes per agenda item.

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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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  • PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

    Dallas, TX
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    The Development Standards Committee of The Woodlands Township held a Regular Meeting on April 17th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in The Woodlands, Texas. The committee unanimously approved the March 20th meeting minutes and passed multiple summary action items, including commercial items A through J and residential items 1 through 20. The committee also approved final plans for a building addition at Lootens Place LLC/VillaSport Athletic Club located at 4141 Technology Forest Boulevard.

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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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  • Board of Supervisors - Des Moines County Government -Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors is a three-member legislative body composed of Jim Cary, Tom Broeker, and Shane McCampbell, serving staggered four-year terms with elections held every two years. The Board's primary responsibilities include overseeing the county budget, setting tax levies, making county policies, approving bonds and ordinances, establishing public highways, and promoting economic development. The Board also serves on various county boards and commissions and facilitates cooperative efforts among government entities within Des Moines County.

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  • PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

    Dallas, TX
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    The Development Standards Committee of The Woodlands Township held a regular meeting on January 23rd, 2025, at which members approved the previous month's minutes and unanimously adopted summary action lists for six commercial development items (B, C, E, G, H, XIV) and nine residential items (2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14). The committee also began consideration of enforcement and covenant compliance matters, including an alleged property maintenance violation at 118 West Elm Crescent in the Village of Alden Bridge, though the document appears incomplete regarding the outcome of that discussion.

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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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  • Governor Shapiro Visits Major Hazle Township Development Project to Announce PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government — Streamlining Approvals, Fueling Economic Growth, and Making Pennsylvania More Competitive - PA Department of Community & Economic Development

    Hazleton, PA
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  • revisiting worcester's zoning ordinance

    Worcester, MA
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    This October 1998 report from the Worcester Research Bureau addresses Worcester's lack of private development despite national economic growth, noting declining construction since 1994 and high office vacancy rates that threaten the city's financial sustainability. The report recommends reforms to the zoning ordinance and permit process, including establishing a pre-planning review process through a Development Office, creating a "one-stop shopping" system to coordinate approvals across city agencies, increasing planning staff resources, and employing professional staff for technical reviews. These measures are intended to streamline the development approval process and make Worcester more competitive in attracting private investment.

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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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