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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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  • 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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  • Legislative process | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, composed of a vice mayor, two at-large members, and 12 district representatives, follows a five-step legislative process to write, revise, and adopt resolutions and ordinances for Fayette County. Resolutions are temporary or diplomatic in character, while ordinances establish permanent rules and are codified in the Code of Ordinances, appropriate funds, or are required by law. Items originate in one of four committees (Budget, Finance and Economic Development; Environmental Quality and Public Works; General Government and Planning; Social Services and Public Safety), where they are researched and discussed by committee members who vote to pass or fail them. Passed items are reported out to the full council at a work session, typically about one month later, where all councilmembers discuss and vote on them. If an item passes work session, it advances to first reading at the next scheduled Thursday council meeting, followed by a second reading at a subsequent meeting; the council may vote to suspend rules and combine both readings immediately.

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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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  • CITY OF FRESNO MASTER FEE SCHEDULE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT FEES Amend #

    Fresno, CA
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    The City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule Amendment #585 (effective July 1, 2025) establishes fees for planning and development services, including document reproduction, public records access, and noticing. Noticing subscription fees are $36.00 per council district per year, while plan text photocopies range from $10.00 for 0–100 pages to $60.00 for 501–600 pages. GIS plan maps vary by size, from $5.00 for 8.5" x 11" prints to $30.00 for 55" x 30" prints, and large format photocopy rolls cost $0.45–$0.65 per linear foot plus a $6.00 setup charge. For building services beyond standard effort, a blended hourly rate of $144.38 applies. The schedule provides fee reductions for development in designated Inner City areas.

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  • Oakland, California, Planning Code Page 1

    Oakland, CA
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    This is the Oakland, California Planning Code as codified in 1997 and updated through Supplement No. 31, bringing it current through ordinances effective January 16, 2024. The document is organized as Title 17 Planning and comprises 971 pages containing chapters covering general provisions, the City Planning Commission, landmarks preservation, zoning regulations, use classifications, and specific zoning districts including Open Space (OS), Hillside Residential (RH), Detached Unit Residential (RD), Mixed Housing Type Residential (RM), and Urban Residential (RU) zones. The code includes definitions, general planning ordinances, and general plan conformity requirements that govern planning and land use in Oakland.

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  • Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance(SALDO)

    Scranton, PA
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    This document is the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) for the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, effective April 1, 1996. The ordinance establishes comprehensive procedures and requirements for land subdivision and development, organized into multiple articles covering general provisions, definitions, procedures, sketch plans, and related processes. The document outlines standards for land development submissions, fees, interpretation rules, enforcement mechanisms, and the creation of a Subdivision Bureau to administer the ordinance. The ordinance was filed as Council File #13 in 1996 and is 109 pages in length.

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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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  • Current Zoning Ordinance

    Scranton, PA
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    This is a 2023 zoning ordinance final draft for the City of Scranton prepared by the City Planning Commission through Environmental Planning & Design, LLC. The 202-page document establishes zoning regulations organized into articles covering general provisions, definitions, district regulations and zoning map, and overlay regulations. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development, headed by Director Eileen Cipriani and City Planner Donald J. King, AICP, CFM, with input from the City Planning Commission and Scranton City Council. The document serves as the regulatory framework governing land use, zoning districts, and development standards for the City of Scranton.

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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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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT JULY 2023

    Jim Thorpe, PA
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    This is a draft zoning ordinance for Jim Thorpe Borough dated July 2023, comprising 259 pages. The ordinance covers general provisions including adoption, purpose, and applicability; community development objectives tied to a comprehensive plan; definitions and rules of construction; and district regulations with designated zoning districts shown on an official zoning map. The document is structured in multiple articles and sections organized in a table of contents, with page numbers noted as pending finalization upon completion of editorial revisions.

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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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  • 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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    The Oakland Planning Code 1997 is a comprehensive codification of the City of Oakland's general planning ordinances and zoning regulations. As of Supplement No. 31, the code was updated through ordinances passed up to June 9, 2020. Title 17 organizes planning regulations across 24+ chapters, including the City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, and detailed zoning classifications for open space, 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 specialty zones (S-1 Medical Center, S-2 Civic Center).

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE

    Jim Thorpe, PA
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    This is a draft zoning ordinance for Jim Thorpe Borough dated July 2023, comprising 259 pages. The document establishes the legal framework for land use regulation, including general provisions, community development objectives, definitions, and district regulations with designated zoning districts and an official zoning map. The ordinance addresses applicability, interpretation, severability, and effective date provisions, and references alignment with a comprehensive plan. Specific use schedules and district-specific regulations are outlined but not detailed in this table of contents excerpt.

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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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  • Greenwood Picnic Pad

    Evanston, IL
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    The Greenwood Picnic Pad project is part of the 2025 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements Project in Evanston and includes ADA improvements adjacent to Greenwood Street Beach. The work encompasses installation of a concrete sidewalk from the parking lot on Sheridan Road to an existing asphalt path, a concrete picnic pad, picnic accessories, and parkway restoration as needed. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of September 15, 2025, and be completed by late October 2025, with Alliance Contractors, Inc. (1166 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60089) serving as the contractor. The City's Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau will monitor the project, with Resident Engineer Brooke Tucker (708-435-3866) overseeing construction and Senior Project Manager Bridget Nash (847-448-8102) handling general inquiries.

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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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  • Planning & Building | City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's Planning & Building Department 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 combining services from Planning & Building, Oakland Fire Department, and Department of Transportation, with online services available 24/7 and in-person services Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 12–4 PM, plus Friday virtual appointments 9 AM–4 PM. The center provides permits for homeowner and commercial projects, property record searches, and public records requests including 3R Reports. The department also administers Oakland's General Plan, zoning regulations under Title 17, and historic preservation programs.

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  • Redacción de la Carta de Autonomía de Hazleton GSC

    Hazleton, PA
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    The document outlines the drafting process for Hazleton's Charter of Autonomy as of November 18, 2025, conducted by the Hazleton Government Studies Commission. The charter aims to transfer municipal governance from state code to local citizens while allowing flexibility in defining municipal structure, powers, taxation, and functions. Key drafting considerations include determining the government form (maintaining current structure, mirroring optional plan forms from state law, or creating a hybrid model), offering fiscal flexibility while ensuring fiscal accountability, and adhering to four style principles: clarity, consistency, concision, and legal correctness. Basic charter components must include a general grant of powers to the municipality, basic government organization with identified elected and appointed officials, legislative and administrative procedures, provisions for citizen participation, mandates for merit-based personnel systems and professional auditing, and general provisions covering transition procedures and effective dates.

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  • GREENVILLE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APRIL 2018

    Greenville, SC
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    This document establishes Greenville County's land development regulations as of April 2018, with amendments through January 2, 2024. The regulations cover general provisions, definitions, subdivision requirements (including major subdivisions with preliminary plan procedures, final plat procedures, minor subdivisions, family subdivisions, and simple plats), and survey requirements. The document spans 207 pages and provides administrative procedures for project processing and technical standards for land development in Greenville County.

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  • Hazleton GSC Home Rule Charter Drafting

    Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton's Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to initiate a home rule charter drafting process that would shift municipal governance from state code to locally-adopted charter. The commission will address major drafting issues including determining the form of government—whether to retain the current structure, mirror optional plans from state law (executive/council plans A, B, C or council/manager), or create a hybrid form—while balancing fiscal flexibility with fiscal responsibility. Basic charter components under consideration include grants of municipal powers, government organization and structure, legislative and administrative procedures, citizen participation mechanisms, administrative practice mandates (merit personnel systems, capital budgeting, auditing), and general provisions. PEL (Pennsylvania Educator's League or equivalent consulting entity) will guide the drafting process through reviewing the current form, presenting single-issue questions for deliberation, offering guidance, and translating commission decisions into charter sections after straw votes on each item. The charter will follow four style guidelines—clarity, consistency, conciseness, and correctness—with language drawn from applicable state codes where applicable.

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