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  • Fiscal Notes and General Tips April 24, 2025 | 11:30am

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document summarizes a Legistar Lunch & Learn training session held on April 24, 2025, organized by volunteer staff to build support for local government users of the Legistar legislative management system. The session covered the fiscal note approval process, referrals and agendas, and communication tips for Board, Committee, and Commission (BCC) staff, with the volunteer team indicating plans for quarterly meetings throughout the year. A fiscal note is defined as a summary of the fiscal impact of legislation, as required by Administrative Procedure Memorandum 1-3 and Madison General Ordinances section 2.05(1)(b).

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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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  • 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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  • BRISTOL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE First Approved and Adopted November 8, 1955

    Nov 8, 1955

    ·Bristol, PA
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    The Bristol Township Zoning Ordinance, first adopted on November 8, 1955, and last revised on April 14, 2022, establishes zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Bristol Township to promote public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating building location, size, height, land use, lot dimensions, and yard requirements. The ordinance divides the township into multiple zones and districts (including residential, business, industrial, apartment, planned residential community, and mobile home park categories) and provides methods for administration and enforcement through a zoning inspector, zoning commission, and board of appeals. The comprehensive document includes 42 sections covering topics such as prohibited uses, setback requirements, parking facilities, sign regulations, wind turbine standards, and telecommunication tower facilities, with appendices detailing zoning rates, variances, district use tables, and development standards.

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  • Current Progress - 2025

    Tulsa, OK
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    The City of Tulsa's Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth (OFE), officially launched in January 2023 under the Department of Resilience and Equity, provides programs and resources to improve financial stability and reduce economic disparities. The OFE was formally added to the City's General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including two positions: Director and Financial Empowerment Program Assistant, with $330,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding secured for Financial Empowerment Center operations and $95,000 from private local foundations. For fiscal years 2026–2027, the office will receive an additional $150,000 in funding. The Tulsa Financial Empowerment Center, whose planning began in February 2020, operates as part of the city's broader resilience strategy and has leveraged Community Development Block Grant, ARPA, and private foundation grants to support its operations.

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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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  • Oakland, California, Planning Code Page 1

    Oakland, CA
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    This document is the Oakland, California Planning Code from 1997, a codification of the city's general planning ordinances. The code is organized into Title 17 Planning and multiple chapters covering topics including general provisions, the City Planning Commission, landmarks preservation, zoning regulations, use classifications, and specific zoning districts (Open Space, Hillside Residential, Detached Unit Residential, Mixed Housing Type Residential, and Urban Residential). This supplement, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation, brings the code current through ordinances effective as of January 16, 2024, and comprises 971 pages total.

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  • Phoenix Zoning Ordinance (complete, 10/17)

    Phoenix, AZ
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    The Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Supplement No. 35, establishes zoning district classifications for the City of Phoenix, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use categories. Residential districts range from suburban ranch/farm (S-1, S-2) through single-family estates (RE-43, RE-24, RE-35, R1-14 through R1-6) to multifamily residence districts (R-2 through R-5, R-4A, R-I). Commercial districts include restricted office (R-O, C-O), intermediate (C-2), general (C-3), and special commercial (B3), plus Commerce Park and parking districts (P-1, P-2). The ordinance also defines industrial districts (A-1 light, A-2), specialized zones (Resort RH, High-Rise H-R and H-R1, Mid-Rise, Urban Residential UR, Golf Course GC, and Airport Noise Impact Overlay), and planned development frameworks (Planned Area Development, Planned Community, Planned Shopping Center, Regional Shopping Center). The document reflects a March 23, 2011 amendment consolidating the Planning Department with the Development Services Department, effective April 22, 2011.

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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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  • City of Houston, Planning and Development Department October23, 2024

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Houston Planning and Development Department issued standardized ordinance notes for platting on October 23, 2024, to guide the preparation and notation of plats. The document is a reference guide organized by topic with bookmarked sections for searchable navigation, including sections on dedicatory acknowledgements, replats, general plat notes, legend and abbreviations, coordinates and bearings, utility company requirements, variances and special exceptions, building lines, deed restrictions, visibility triangles, transit-oriented development streets, walkable place streets, one-foot reserves, airport tiers, parks, and single-family residential zoning. Bullet-pointed statements identify notes required to be printed on the face of plats, while red underlined text indicates fields to be completed or modified based on project-specific information. The notes provide standardized language and categories to ensure consistency in platting documentation across Houston development projects.

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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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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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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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  • TALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS Proudly Policing Since 1826

    Tallahassee, FL
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    This is General Order 2 of the Tallahassee Police Department, originally issued July 15, 1985 and most recently revised June 11, 2025, establishing the departmental chain of command and general management structure. The order defines the sworn chain of command from Chief of Police down through Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Officer/Reserve Officer ranks. The document is 31 pages total and addresses authority and responsibility, issuance of orders, span of control, staff allocation, planning and research functions, administrative activities and reporting, mandatory refresher training procedures, and collective bargaining processes. The Tallahassee Police Department achieved national accreditation in 1986 and the general order references compliance with CALEA and CFA accreditation chapters. The department mission requires all members—civilians, sworn employees, and volunteers—to abide by the written directive protocols outlined in the order.

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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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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LODI PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

    Akron, OH
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for the Codified Ordinances of Lodi Part Twelve, which comprises the city's Planning and Zoning Code. It outlines three main titles: Planning (including the Planning Commission and Development Policy Plan), Subdivision Regulations (covering general provisions, administration, procedures, and design standards), and Zoning (detailing various zoning districts from residential to industrial, along with regulations for signs, parking, flood prevention, and unsafe buildings). The code, last updated in 1993, includes multiple appendices with zoning maps, flowcharts, and technical specifications for implementation and enforcement.

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  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Division of Budget and Management in Cleveland's Department of Finance prepares, implements, and monitors annual operating budgets and financial plans to fund City services. The General Fund Operating Budget, funded primarily by a 2.5% City Income Tax on all workers in Cleveland, supports Safety Forces (Police, Fire, and EMS), Waste and Recycling Pick Up, City Parks, and Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Enterprise Funds operate as self-supporting services including Water, Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power, the Airport, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, City Parking Facilities, Public Auditorium, and West Side Market. The City also funds capital improvements and infrastructure through debt, restricted funds, and grants, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must support projects eliminating blight and assisting low- and moderate-income residents in housing, public improvements, and land use areas. Budget documents are available for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, along with an interactive budget portal and comprehensive financial reports.

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  • Boards and Commissions | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    This webpage provides information about Raleigh's boards and commissions, which advise City Council on various community topics and are established through the City Charter, North Carolina General Assembly, or City Council. The page lists over 25 boards and commissions covering areas such as arts, planning, housing, transit, and environmental management, and explains that residents can apply to serve two-year terms with a maximum of six consecutive years on any single board and no more than two boards simultaneously. City Council members nominate and appoint candidates, requiring five votes for appointment, with additional details and vacancy information available through individual board pages, a dashboard, or the City Clerk's Office at 919-996-3040.

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  • City of Worcester Financial Overview Timothy J. McGourthy

    Worcester, MA
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    This financial overview document presents Worcester's fiscal structure and priorities as delivered by Chief Financial Officer Timothy J. McGourthy. The city operates under significant state-mandated constraints, with approximately $920 million in FY25 budget revenue derived from limited sources (state aid, property taxes, local fees), while discretionary municipal operations comprise only 22% of total spending due to mandatory obligations in education, debt service, and pension costs. Worcester maintains a Financial Integrity Plan established since 2006 that includes a general fund reserve of 10.7% for FY25, an irrevocable OPEB trust, and a net free cash policy directing funds toward bond rating stabilization, OPEB obligations, and operations, with an average residential tax bill of $5,266 funding services ranging from K-12 education and public safety to libraries and public health services.

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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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  • Title 22 Municipalities

    Wilmington, DE
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    Title 22 of the Delaware Code addresses municipalities and their regulations. This document provides the official state statutory code for municipal governance, including provisions effective as of March 30, 2026. Chapter 1 details general provisions governing municipal annexation, requiring that all city and town boundary extensions conform to adopted municipal comprehensive plans, with annexed areas previously designated for future annexation, and establishing that annexed parcels must be contiguous with existing municipal boundaries.

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  • OAKLAND Oakland, California, Planning Code Page 1 OAKLAND PLANNING CODE 1997

    Oakland, CA
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    This document is the Oakland Planning Code of 1997, a codification of Oakland, California's general planning ordinances organized into Title 17 covering planning regulations. The code has been supplemented through Ordinances passed up to June 9, 2020, and includes 935 total pages (as indicated by the page count). The code comprises multiple chapters establishing zoning regulations and land use classifications, including chapters governing the City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, open space zones (OS), residential zones (RH, RD, RM, RU, R-80), commercial zones (CN, CC, CR, C-40, C-45, CBD, HBX), industrial zones (M-20, M-30, M-40, CIX, IG, IO), and specialized zones such as medical center (S-1) and civic center (S-2) commercial zones. The document serves as the primary regulatory framework defining permitted uses, development standards, and zoning designations for properties within Oakland.

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  • CITY OF HARTFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ZONING REGULATIONS Adopted

    Hartford, CT
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    The City of Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission adopted comprehensive zoning regulations on December 6, 2005, which were subsequently amended and restated on September 23, 2014, amended again on December 9, 2014, and amended and restated on April 14, 2015, becoming effective April 29, 2015. The regulations establish a framework for land use control across ten articles covering general provisions, administration and enforcement, zoning districts, permitted uses, parking and loading requirements, accessory uses, signs, planned developments, fences, and landscaping. The document serves as the primary municipal code governing zoning compliance, district classifications, lot requirements, building standards, and development procedures for Hartford.

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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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  • ZONING ORDINANCE OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

    Jackson, MS
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    This Zoning Ordinance of Hinds County, Mississippi, adopted by the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, establishes land-use regulations and zoning districts for the county. The ordinance was prepared by Joseph A. Lusteck & Associates, Inc., a real estate and planning consulting firm. The document comprises 123 pages and includes articles addressing zoning district establishment, general regulations covering permits, setbacks, yards, parking, accessory uses, and prohibited activities. Key county officials listed include George S. Smith as President and L. Glynn Pepper as Chancery Clerk, with supervisors Douglas Anderson, Charles Barbour, Ronnie Chappell, and Peggy Hobson.

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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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  • County Clerk | Official and Legal Notices

    Dallas, TX
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    The Dallas County Clerk's Office posts official and legal notices at its Records Building location (500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202) with a daily cutoff time of 3:00 PM, or 1:00 PM if multiple notices are submitted, and 12:00 noon the day before holidays. The office maintains a public registry of notices including Dallas County Commissioners Court meetings scheduled for 04/29/2026–05/05/2026, City of Rowlett FY26 Budget (effective 10/01/2025–09/30/2026), City of Richardson FY26 Adopted Budget (effective 10/01/2026), CFBISD May 2026 General Election orders in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and multiple Grand Prairie Public Improvement District five-year service plans covering 2024–2030. The registry also lists standing disaster declarations for public health emergency (08/16/2022) and flooding (08/23/2022), both in effect until rescinded by the Dallas County Judge, and a health authority mask mandate (08/16/2021) in effect until rescinded.

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  • Budget User's Guide Charleston County

    Charleston, SC
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    Charleston County's Budget User's Guide explains the structure and contents of two budget documents: the Approved Budget Detail Book, which contains comprehensive capital listings, full-time equivalent (FTE) employee breakdowns by position and pay grade, and line item budgets; and the Approved Budget Narrative Book, which presents the operating budget through schedules and narratives highlighting major changes from the prior year. The Narrative Book is organized into sixteen sections covering Performance Measures, Overview, Schedules, six Deputy Administrator divisions (Community Services, Finance, General Services, Human Services, and Transportation & Public Works), and sections on Capital, Debt, Long Term Financial Plans, and Appendix. The guide indicates that the Narrative Book includes the County Administrator's Letter to Citizens addressing major policy issues and budget challenges, Budget Highlights that answer frequently asked questions about the total operating budget and tax increases, and a Performance Measures section that documents the County's Mission, Values, Initiatives (goals), and Notable Results. The Overview section provides fund analysis, descriptions of fund types, budget expenditures by fund, financial policies, and revenue assumptions.

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