18 results for “health regulations” · proposal
18 results for “health regulations” · proposal
This ordinance establishes noise regulations for Oklahoma City by declaring excessive noise a public nuisance and detriment to public health and safety. The document defines key terms used in noise enforcement, including ambient sound pressure level (measured as L90, the noise level exceeded 90 percent of the time over a 10–30 minute period), A-weighted sound level (measured in dB(A)), continuous sound (any sound lasting six minutes or more), and decibel as the unit of measurement. The ordinance specifies that construction excludes demolition activities and establishes definitions for mechanical devices used in noise assessment, though the full text is incomplete. The findings declare that noise levels in the City have increased over time and that scientific methods exist to measure and abate excessive noise as a matter of public policy and legislative determination.
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Boise County Ordinance 2006-02, adopted December 6, 2005, establishes comprehensive subdivision regulations for the county. The ordinance covers procedures for minor and full-scale subdivision plats, right-of-way standards, road construction requirements, vacation of plats, and mitigation of development effects on political subdivisions and school districts. The regulations are authorized under Idaho Code Title 50 Chapter 13, Title 67 Chapter 65, and the Idaho Constitution, and are designed to promote public health, safety, and general welfare through harmonious county development.
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Ordinance No. 10095, adopted by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2010, amended the county's Zoning Ordinance to update and clarify various sections covering applicability, definitions, civic and commercial use regulations, animals, temporary uses, accessory uses, and procedures. The Board determined the amendments were necessary for public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, and reorganized the ordinance into two main parts: Basic Provisions (covering general provisions, definitions, and use classifications for residential, civic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and extractive uses) and Use Regulations (detailing specific regulations for each zoning district). The ordinance restructured the Table of Contents to provide clearer organization of the numerous zoning districts and use types throughout the county.
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Ordinance No. 15,588 amends the Des Moines Municipal Code to revise definitions and regulations regarding maintenance of border areas, specifically updating Section 42-348 on identified nuisances. The ordinance expands the list of nuisances to include improper storage of poisonous materials, flammable junk, scrap materials, and items threatening public health and safety, along with specific regulations for refrigerators and airtight containers, diseased or infested trees, vegetation encroaching on city rights-of-way, and graffiti. The amendments modify related sections of the code (102-2, 102-3, and 102-596) to align with these updated nuisance definitions.
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Ordinance AO 2023-110, submitted by Assembly Members Sulte and Zalekel for reading on October 10, 2023, amends Anchorage Municipal Code Title 10 to add Chapter 10.90 establishing licensing and regulation of short-term rental operations in the municipality. The ordinance creates a permitting system for short-term rental units to ensure compliance with land use, fire, health, and safety codes while protecting the quiet enjoyment of neighboring residents. The ordinance also amends AMC Section 14.60.030 to add corresponding fines for violations of the new short-term rental regulations.
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Ordinance No. 9690 amends San Diego County's Zoning Ordinance to clarify and update various sections, including provisions on applicability (exempting County Parks, Indian Reservation lands, and federally-owned public lands), the definition of corner lots, and permitted uses requiring Major Use Permits under A72 zoning regulations. The amendments are intended to remove obsolete language, resolve ambiguities, and ensure consistency with the County's General Plan to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
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This ordinance repeals and restates Chapter 16, Article IV of Fort Worth's municipal code to update food establishment regulations to align with recent changes in state law and clarify existing requirements. The ordinance covers food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, and vendors, while maintaining one local standard exceeding state requirements regarding handwashing sink placement in food preparation areas. The document includes definitions and regulatory provisions for health and sanitation standards to protect public health.
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The City of Worcester proposes an ordinance to regulate excessive and unreasonable noise, establishing that unnecessary noise poses significant threats to public health, safety, welfare, and quality of life, including hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. The ordinance declares it public policy to reduce ambient noise levels to safe and reasonable levels throughout the city, citing Massachusetts constitutional protections against excessive noise. The document provides technical definitions for noise measurement standards (A-weighted sound levels measured in dB(a)), ambient noise baselines, devices, motorcycles, motor vehicles, and persons subject to the regulation.
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This 2018 Scranton City Council ordinance amends the 2014 Quality of Life and Violations Ticket Process to add new definitions, violations, and penalties to the Property Maintenance Rules and Regulations. The amendments introduce five new violations: unlawful occupancy of buildings without a Certificate of Occupancy, illegal parking non-conforming to zoning ordinances, nuisance animals that disturb the peace or damage property, unlicensed dogs, and dangerous or vicious animals. The ordinance was requested by the Director of Licensing, Inspections, and Permits to combat blight and preserve public health, safety, sanitation, and aesthetic conditions in the city.
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This proposal from the City of Dallas City Secretary's Office dated February 25, 2026 documents procedural changes to the city's housing programs following significant policy reorganization. Key actions include the establishment of the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment (effective October 1, 2025), which consolidated four former offices, and the replacement of the Dallas Housing Policy 2033 with the Drivers of Opportunity Policy Framework (adopted December 10, 2025) that shifts equity focus from traditional diversity and inclusion approaches to opportunity-centered drivers such as employment, education, health, and community safety. The proposal also addresses amendments to the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog and various housing programs including the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program to align with revised 2025 federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program regulations and streamline operations.
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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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