15 results for “environmental regulation” · proposal
15 results for “environmental regulation” · proposal
Cleveland Township, Leelanau County, Michigan proposes a Short Term Rental Ordinance (Version 9, dated August 3, 2023) to regulate short-term rental activity that currently violates the township's zoning ordinances. The ordinance aims to permit short-term rentals while maintaining the township's rural residential, agricultural, natural, and scenic character. The township cites community concerns including excessive noise, disorderly conduct, overcrowding, traffic, congestion, and parking issues at short-term rental properties, as well as environmental concerns regarding septic system over-use and water quality protection. The ordinance prioritizes primary resident owners when awarding permits while providing opportunities for other owners and investors in designated zoning districts. The township notes that absentee investor ownership of single-family homes and non-resident property management are associated with poorer property maintenance and code compliance compared to owner-occupied properties.
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Doylestown Township enacted Chapter 139 of its Code of Ordinances to regulate the distribution of non-recyclable single-use plastic bags by retail establishments within the township. The ordinance aims to reduce plastic bag use and associated environmental harms, including litter, wildlife harm, greenhouse gas emissions, and solid waste generation, while promoting reusable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives. The ordinance establishes requirements, exceptions, and enforcement procedures for retailers distributing plastic bags within the township.
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Columbia Township adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 2019-0218 on February 18, 2019, establishing comprehensive land use regulations for Jackson County, Michigan. The ordinance contains 22 articles covering zoning districts, permitted uses, site development requirements, special land uses, environmental protection, signage, parking, and administrative procedures including enforcement and appeals processes. The ordinance includes a zoning map dated September 10, 2018, and provides tables specifying permitted principal uses across agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial zoning districts.
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The City of Scranton 2023 Zoning Ordinance Final Draft was prepared by the City Planning Commission and Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for the city. The document outlines district designations, definitions, overlay regulations including access management and floodplain protections, and general provisions to guide land use and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and reviewed by city leadership including Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, City Council members, and the Planning Commission.
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Ordinance No. 2023-L establishes an on-lot sewage management program for Jim Thorpe Borough to regulate, inspect, maintain, and rehabilitate individual and community sewage disposal systems in compliance with Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Sewage Facilities Act. The ordinance aims to prevent water pollution and public health hazards caused by improper sewage treatment and disposal by authorizing the borough to intervene in situations constituting public nuisances, establish penalties, and implement appeal procedures. The document defines key terms including "authorized agent," "individual sewage system," "community sewage system," and "malfunction" to facilitate administration of the sewage management program.
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