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12 results for “housing regulations” · other

  • land use ordinance

    Honolulu, HI
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    This is a table of contents and amendment history for the Honolulu City and County Land Use Ordinance (LUO), originally enacted in 1986 and revised as of February 6, 2024. The document lists over 70 amendments made between 1988 and 2007, covering topics including zoning regulations, parking standards, height restrictions, special districts (such as Waikiki and Chinatown), dwelling types (ohana dwellings, elderly housing), and sign regulations. The document serves as a comprehensive record of zoning and land use policy changes affecting the City and County of Honolulu.

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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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  • Citizen Advisory Boards - City of Orlando

    Orlando, FL
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    The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee reviews existing city policies, procedures, ordinances, and land development regulations related to housing, then provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing development. This citizen advisory board serves an advisory function focused on promoting affordable housing opportunities within the City of Orlando.

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  • Pottstown PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Pottstown, PA
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    This document provides general information about Pottstown, Pennsylvania, a municipality in Montgomery County located approximately 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia. It includes contact information for Pottstown Borough Hall (located at 100 East High Street), identifies Mayor Stephanie A. Henrick as the current mayor, and notes that the official website is pottstown.org. The document also provides demographic and cost-of-living data, indicating a median home price around $180,000 and average monthly rent of $1,200, along with brief guidance on contacting the Building Department for construction permits and regulations.

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  • The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan is a 2022 update to the regional land use framework originally established in 2005 for Hamilton Township, Stroud Township, Pocono Township, and Stroudsburg Borough, with each municipality adopting the plan between August and September 2022. The plan was financed through grants from the Municipal Assistance Program and the Financial Assistance Program and provides a 10-year policy framework covering land use, economy, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and open space to guide community and economic development decisions. The comprehensive plan serves as a blueprint for municipal decision-making and recommends implementing tools such as zoning regulations, subdivision standards, and capital improvements to transportation and infrastructure systems.

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  • Title 20 - ZONING | Code of Ordinances | San Jose, CA

    San Jose, CA
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    This document is a table of contents for Title 20 (Zoning) of the San Jose Municipal Code, dated January 29, 2020. Title 20 comprises 16 chapters covering zoning districts, regulations, and procedures, including general provisions and zoning districts (Chapter 20.10), residential and commercial zoning districts (Chapters 20.30 and 20.40), downtown zoning regulations (Chapter 20.70), parking and loading (Chapter 20.90), and affordable housing density bonuses and incentives (Chapter 20.190). The document serves as an index to San Jose's comprehensive municipal code, which spans 27 titles covering topics from general provisions to procurement of public works.

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  • Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet

    Madison, WI
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    This pamphlet outlines tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities in Madison, citing relevant Wisconsin statutes, state regulations, and local ordinances. It provides guidance on avoiding rental problems through documentation practices, lists tenant responsibilities regarding lease compliance and property maintenance, and details protections against housing discrimination based on protected characteristics including race, disability, sexual orientation, and source of income. The document also specifies that landlords must provide written reasons for application denials and cannot discriminate based on Section 8 housing assistance status.

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  • Code Enforcement Legislation

    Scranton, PA
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    On November 10, 2022, the City submitted four pieces of related code enforcement legislation aimed at reducing regulatory burden while improving housing quality and code compliance. The legislation package includes Permits Reform (repealing 20 obsolete permit requirements that collected only $150 in 2022 fees while permanently extending the peddler's license fee reduction), Contractor Licensing Reform (simplifying contractor license requirements such as reducing reference letter requirements), Inspection Fee Reform (reducing inspection fees by 45%), and Rental Regulation Reform (establishing regular inspections of rental properties and strengthening enforcement mechanisms). The permits and fee changes are projected to increase net revenue collections by $22,800, from $18,550 in 2022 to $41,500 in 2023, while the legislation aims to cut red tape for contractors, businesses, homeowners, and residents.

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  • Citizen Participation Plan | 2021

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania adopted a Citizen Participation Plan in 2021 to comply with HUD regulation 24 CFR 91.105 and ensure public involvement in federally funded housing and community development programs. The plan governs citizen participation in implementing activities under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (HOME), Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFH), and other formula grant programs. The plan applies to five key documents: the 5-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and amendments, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and AFH or Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing plans. The City commits to providing full public access to program information, encouraging participation from low- and moderate-income residents, minorities, non-English-speaking persons, and persons with disabilities, and engaging local institutions, businesses, and community organizations in planning and implementation.

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  • Handout based on Ordinance #611-H for NT City of St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    This handout from the City of St. Petersburg presents updates to residential land development regulations under Ordinance #611-H, effective July 18, 2025, establishing guidelines for Neighborhood Traditional (NT) single-family districts. The document describes the characteristics of traditional neighborhoods platted before the mid-1920s, featuring narrow lots (typically 45-60 feet wide), pedestrian-oriented design, homes built close to the street with front porches, rear alley access instead of front driveways, and building heights generally not exceeding 24 feet. These neighborhoods prioritize walkability and public transportation access over automobile accommodation, with diverse housing types including single-family homes, small apartments, and ancillary dwelling units to accommodate residents at different life stages and income levels.

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  • Meeting Schedule of the Denver City Council

    Denver, CO
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    The document outlines the Denver City Council meeting schedule for February 12 and 19, 2018, including committee meetings and full council sessions. It provides procedural information on public comment periods, which are limited to 15 minutes with 2 minutes per speaker for municipal code or policy discussions, while public comment on other items is discretionary. The schedule includes meetings on marijuana social area applications, land use and transportation, legislative review of classification and pay plan revisions, and housing preservation ordinances, among other agenda items.

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  • Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    Engage Spokane is an online community platform created by the City of Spokane's Long Range Planning division to enable public participation in policy and planning decisions affecting land use, transportation, housing, and economic development. The platform highlights current projects including the PlanSpokane 2046 Periodic Update, Climate and Resiliency Planning, BUILDSpokane Code Modernization, Division Street Transit-Oriented Development, the 27 x 2027 Urban Mobility Network, and Safe Streets for Spokane initiatives, along with past completed projects. The City maintains regular Plan Commission Workshops on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month to engage residents in shaping Spokane's future through planning documents and regulations.

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