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  • ZONING DISTRICTS Updated October 18, 2024 Who to contact: Zoning

    Oct 18, 2024

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document is a reference guide to Madison's zoning districts updated October 18, 2024, listing all residential, mixed-use, commercial, employment, special, overlay, and historic districts with their designations and codes. The guide provides contact information for the zoning department and references to the relevant ordinance chapters (Chapter 28 Zoning Code and Chapter 41 Historic Preservation), along with resources including an online zoning map. No budget figures, policy changes, or meeting decisions are discussed; the document serves as an informational resource for understanding the city's zoning classification system.

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  • $50.00 ZONING REGULATIONS CITY OF STAMFORD CONNECTICUT

    Aug 31, 2021

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Stamford, CT
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This document is the Zoning Regulations for the City of Stamford, Connecticut, originally adopted on November 30, 1951, with amendments updated through August 31, 2021. It establishes the framework for land use planning in Stamford, including zoning districts, permitted uses, design standards, and area regulations, and is administered by the Zoning Board (chaired by David Stein) and the Zoning Board of Appeals (chaired by Joseph R. Pigott) under the oversight of Mayor David Martin. The regulations cover topics ranging from district classifications and use permissions to parking requirements, flood management, historic preservation, and publicly accessible amenity space standards.

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  • Tucsonaz

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee held a virtual meeting on October 19, 2022, to review historic preservation zone cases and discuss related matters. The agenda included three main review cases: construction of two porches at 612 E 1st Street in the West University Historic Preservation Zone, replacement of eight windows and a garage door at 626 N 6th Avenue (also in West University zone), and an adaptive reuse project for a 63-unit affordable senior housing development at the former No.Tel Motel on N Oracle Road. The meeting also covered a Task Force on Inclusivity report regarding best practices for naming city and county-owned assets.

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  • City of Providence Public Meeting Information - City of Providence

    Providence, RI
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  • Records | City of OKC

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    The Office of the City Clerk operates the Archives and Records Management Program, which provides public and employee access to City administrative and historical records in accordance with Oklahoma public records laws. The office manages record retention and preservation policies, administers the electronic records management system for City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Trusts, and assists City employees with managing electronic and physical records. In 2014, the Office of the City Clerk received a grant from the National Archives and Records Administration, National Historical Publications and Records Commission to preserve permanent records dating back to 1890. The office is located at 200 N. Walker Ave., 2nd floor, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with contact available at (405) 297-2391.

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  • CITY OF LEBANON ZONING ORDINANCE Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

    Lebanon, PA
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    The City of Lebanon adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on June 22, 2020, funded through a Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Early Intervention Program Grant. The ordinance establishes zoning districts with specific allowed uses for residential and non-residential areas, dimensional requirements, design standards, historic building protections, floodplain regulations, parking standards, and sign regulations across 180 pages. The document serves as Part 13, Title One of the City of Lebanon's Codified Ordinances and was developed with assistance from Urban Research and Development Corporation.

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  • West Chester, Pennsylvania | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

    West Chester, PA
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    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Quaker-settled county seat chartered in 1799, experienced significant architectural and cultural development in the 19th century under architects William Strickland and Thomas U. Walter, earning it the designation "The Athens of Pennsylvania." The borough's historic district, established in the 1980s and expanded in 2005 to cover nearly 80 percent of the borough, has become a model for preservation and heritage tourism, leading to its recognition as a National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination in 2006 and Preserve America Community designation in 2006. Community preservation efforts include annual Town Tours and Village Walks programs and participation in Pennsylvania's Elm Street Project, which focuses on revitalizing historically significant neighborhoods like the East End, West Chester's largest African American community.

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  • Historical Architectural Review Agendas & Minutes | State College, PA - Official Website

    State College, PA
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    This webpage provides access to Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) agendas and minutes for State College, PA. It lists upcoming and past meeting dates with links to both short and full agenda packets, with the most recent scheduled meetings in February and March 2026. The Planning Department contact information and office hours are provided for the public to request HARB review or obtain additional information.

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  • Historic Preservation Ordinance (2019)

    Scranton, PA
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  • City Clerk | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The Office of the City Clerk in Virginia Beach, led by City Clerk Amanda Barnes (MMC), preserves and maintains legislative historical records dating to the 1860s and serves as the custodian of the City Seal. The office provides administrative services to Virginia Beach City Council including preparing and distributing council agendas, minutes, and action summaries; attesting to official documents to ensure compliance with legislative law; and managing legal advertising. Amanda Barnes is available at 757-385-4303 or ABarnes@vbgov.com and serves as an Acceptance Agent for the United States Passport Agency.

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  • COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN 2025

    Worcester, MA
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    The Community Preservation Committee of Worcester adopted the Community Preservation Plan 2025 on March 11th, 2025. The plan addresses four key areas: historic resources, open space, recreation, and community housing. The document includes acknowledgements of contributions from city government, community organizations, residents, and the Community Preservation Coalition, along with a comprehensive list of participating city officials and committee members representing various municipal departments.

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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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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Phoenixville, PA
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    This August 2024 guidance document provides best practices for historic preservation review bodies conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. It outlines procedures for before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, accessibility accommodations, professional conduct standards, and prohibitions on discussing agenda items outside advertised public meetings. The guidance emphasizes that all deliberations and official actions must occur during open public meetings and that meetings should be welcoming and inclusive regardless of participants' race, color, gender, religion, or national origin.

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  • Zoning Overview

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is an educational presentation from a Development 101 Workshop providing an overview of zoning principles and regulations. It covers the definition and purpose of zoning, the various zoning districts (residential A through D districts and commercial E districts), what zoning regulates (lot size, land use, parking, setbacks, landscaping, and signage), and the different roles of various departments and boards in zoning administration including zoning changes, design review, historic preservation, and board of adjustment functions. The presentation outlines how zoning promotes orderly growth, protects property owners, and facilitates adequate public services while preventing overcrowding and traffic congestion.

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  • AMBLER BOROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA O P E N S P A C E P L A N

    Ambler, PA
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    Ambler Borough's 2006 Open Space Plan outlines the municipality's strategy for protecting natural resources, improving public access to parks and recreational facilities, and preserving historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The plan was developed by the Open Space Committee and Borough Council and funded in part by Montgomery County's Green Fields/Green Towns Program. Key goals include preserving sensitive natural features and reducing flooding, improving public access to existing parks, making aesthetic improvements, preserving historic resources, and creating or improving recreational facilities.

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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This August 2024 guidance document provides best practices for historic preservation review bodies (such as Historic Architectural Review Boards and Historical Commissions) to conduct professional and legally compliant public meetings. The guidance covers meeting requirements including compliance with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, mandatory public advertising, ADA accessibility, and restrictions on private discussions of agenda items outside public meetings. It also specifies that all deliberations must occur during open public sessions, meetings must be welcoming regardless of protected characteristics, and executive sessions are permitted only for personnel matters, legal consultations, or confidential business protected by law.

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  • Historic District Designation in Pennsylvania Michel R. Lefèvre

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This 2005 publication from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, authored by Michel R. Lefèvre, serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments on establishing and administering historic district designations in Pennsylvania. The document, which substantially revised the previous edition from 26 years earlier, draws on accumulated experience from Pennsylvania communities in using historic district designation as a preservation strategy and tool for cultural and economic development. The guide is intended for local government officials, historic preservation organizations, and citizens considering the creation of historic preservation ordinances.

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  • City Council Archive | Cleveland City Council

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Cleveland City Council Archive is a public records repository established with the Village of Cleveland's Act of Incorporation on December 23, 1814, that preserves and makes available city council documents dating to the Township of Cleaveland's founding in 1803. Located at 205 West St. Clair Ave., Room 100, the Archive provides free public access to blueprints, maps, and other historical documents to researchers including students, developers, lawyers, and media, with staff answering hundreds of requests annually. The Archive's mission is to manage, retain, and preserve enduring records for both present and future generations, with visits available by appointment only. Chuck Mocsiran serves as Chief City Archivist and can be reached at 216-664-4545.

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  • Historic Preservation - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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  • PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JERSEY CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

    Jersey City, NJ
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  • Boards and Commissions – City of Hartford

    Hartford, CT
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    This webpage provides information about Hartford's boards and commissions, which are volunteer-led organizations that assist in managing city affairs. The page describes the structure, purpose, and meeting schedules of various commissions including the Advisory Commission on Food Policy, Civilian Police Review Board, Commission on Aging, Board of Education, and others that address issues such as property assessment appeals, historic preservation, and architectural selections for infrastructure projects. The city encourages residents to volunteer and participate in these boards and commissions as a way to contribute expertise and help shape the community.

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  • Jacksonville.gov - Boards And Commissions

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document catalogs Jacksonville's boards and commissions organized by function. The city maintains 24 advisory boards including the Better Jacksonville Plan Project Administration Committee, Homelessness Initiatives Commission, and Mayor's LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, which provide advice and resident perspectives to the mayor and City Council. Eleven oversight bodies including the Art in Public Places Committee and Board of Library Trustees perform advisory functions and may allocate city funding within certain programs. Ten regulatory boards and commissions including the Jacksonville Ethics Commission, Planning Commission, and Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission exercise regulatory authority to make rulings and impose penalties under the Ordinance Code. Board members are required to complete ethics training materials provided by the city.

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  • Public Records | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The City of Eugene's City Recorder coordinates public records requests and maintains compliance with Oregon state records law. The City Recorder preserves historic documents permanently, including City Council minutes, the Municipal Charter, Eugene Code, ordinances, and resolutions, and operates a secured archive facility for inactive records. Public records requests can be submitted online through the JustFOIA portal or by mailing a completed form to the City Recorder at 500 East 4th Ave, Suite 302, Eugene, Oregon 97401. Per Oregon Revised Statutes 192.324(2), the city must acknowledge receipt of or complete a request within 5 business days. Each city department designates a Public Record Coordinator to respond to requests submitted to their division, with requests assigned to one of three complexity levels with varying fee structures as outlined in Admin Order 21-18-01.

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  • Meeting Dates Review Agent Deadlines Distribution Deadlines Meeting Dates

    Jersey City, NJ
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    This document provides the 2024 meeting schedule for Jersey City's Land Use Board bodies, including the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and Artist Certification program. It outlines specific meeting dates throughout the year along with corresponding filing deadlines and distribution deadlines for each board. The document notes that meetings will be held at the Holloway Building's first-floor Board Room, with the Artist Certification program remaining virtual, and clarifies that submitting by the filing deadline does not guarantee an application will be heard on the listed meeting date.

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  • Planning & Regulatory Boards | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    This document describes the four planning and regulatory boards in Worcester, Massachusetts and their respective responsibilities. The Conservation Commission administers wetlands protection regulations and manages conservation property acquisitions. The Historical Commission preserves historic assets, reviews alterations in historic districts, and administers the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Planning Board reviews site plans, parking plans, and subdivision plans while recommending zoning changes and supporting long-range planning. The Zoning Board of Appeals grants special permits and variances, and hears appeals of Building Commissioner decisions. Planning & Regulatory Services is located at City Hall Room 404, 455 Main Street, and is reachable at 508-799-1400 during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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  • Public Meetings, Boards, Committees & Commissions City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document is a directory listing of public meetings, boards, committees, and commissions within the City of Tucson's Planning & Development Services Department. It provides brief descriptions of 13 different advisory and review bodies, including historic zone advisory boards for multiple districts, the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and specialized committees addressing topics such as stormwater management, outdoor lighting codes, and building standards. No specific meeting dates, budget figures, or policy decisions are included in this informational reference page.

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  • Historical Commission | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Historical Commission preserves historic assets and reviews proposed alterations to properties in local historic districts while administering the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Commission evaluates historic buildings and artifacts for local significance under the Community Preservation Act, which is required for CPA funding eligibility. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos are available through the OneMeeting portal (from July 2025 forward), and the Commission offers several permits including Certificate of Appropriateness, Building Demolition Delay Waivers, and Determinations of Local Historical Significance, which applicants can submit online.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's Planning Department provides staff support to three citizen boards and commissions that oversee local development and preservation matters. The Municipal Planning Commission (16 members, meets monthly) reviews zoning amendments, rezonings, annexations, subdivisions, and other development matters, with final authority over significant impact developments and subdivisions but advisory capacity in other areas. The Board of Zoning Appeals (5 members, meets bimonthly) makes final decisions on appeals of administrative decisions, conditional uses, and variances, while the Historic Landmarks Commission (5 members, meets monthly) has final authority over certificates of appropriateness for historic buildings in the East End Historic District and demolition delay requests.

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  • We purchased a severely blighted property in Pottsville

    Pottsville, PA
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    Bobby Weaver, a property owner in Pottsville, PA, describes his experience renovating a severely blighted property using approximately $700,000 in financing from local redevelopment authorities, loans, and grants, but encountered significant obstacles due to code enforcement issues. He identifies three main problems: code officials are risk-averse and poorly educated (requiring only 3 hours of study to become licensed), local officials incorrectly apply the International Building Code instead of Pennsylvania's own Uniform Construction Code, and the confusion between these standards has left his project only half-completed despite engaging 3 architects and 4 lawyers. Weaver proposes legislative solutions to clarify Pennsylvania's existing UCC provisions for historic and uncertified buildings built before 1927, which would provide alternative compliance pathways such as hardwired fire alarms instead of sprinkler systems.

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  • Meetings – City of Syracuse

    Syracuse, NY
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    The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board (SLPB) meets every three weeks on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Van B. Robinson Common Council Chamber at 233 East Washington Street, with meetings open to the public. The board has scheduled 12 meetings for 2026, with the next meeting on April 23, 2026, and corresponding application deadlines ranging from December 22, 2025, to November 23, 2026. Meetings can be watched live or on-demand through the city's platform, and meeting history and playlists are available for prior years.

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