18 results for “land naturalization”
18 results for “land naturalization”
The Doylestown Township Environmental Advisory Council met on May 8, 2023, to discuss several initiatives including climate action planning, grant opportunities, and local environmental concerns. The council reviewed a Penn State student's climate action planning presentation and identified grant opportunities, including a May 14 deadline for a DVRPC electric vehicle charging station grant requiring an 80/20 federal-local cost split, with two potential locations identified at Pooles Corner and another site. The meeting also addressed resident concerns about a land naturalization project near Longwood Circle that has created issues with field mice and standing water, and discussed updates to the Lenape Garden including signage made from natural materials and regular maintenance by master gardeners.
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On March 22, 2017, Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky adopted Chapter 26 of its Code of Ordinances establishing the Rural Land Management framework. The chapter defines key terms and establishes policies for agricultural preservation, including definitions for active farms, agricultural production, conservation easements, and development rights that restrict property division to 40-acre minimum tracts. The ordinance provides the regulatory foundation for the county's rural land conservation program, which allows landowners to sell conservation easements to preserve agricultural and natural lands.
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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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Cleveland Township is developing a new master plan to guide future development and resource management, with the existing plan last updated in 2009. Township officials began work on the updated plan in April 2016, focusing on natural resource preservation, economic strengthening, and community vision. A public visioning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 25th, 2016, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Cleveland Township Hall (955 W. Harbor Highway), featuring interactive stations on environment, economy, housing, and land use topics, plus results from a planning survey mailed to all township addresses. Residents can also provide input by completing a survey (due August 5th), signing up for e-newsletter updates, or attending monthly planning commission meetings held at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
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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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The Springfield Township Master Plan, adopted on January 23, 2024, is a comprehensive planning document prepared by the Planning Commission that outlines the township's vision and strategy across multiple areas including natural resources, infrastructure, economic development, housing, transportation, and senior services. The plan was developed with input from the Township Board and planning consultants, and includes a future land use map, zoning plan, action strategies, and community engagement findings. The 214-page document serves as a guide for implementing the township's long-term goals and development priorities.
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Penn Township's Board of Supervisors presented a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for public hearing on January 10, 2022, establishing updated Chapter 27 regulations for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance creates multiple zoning districts including Conservation, Agricultural, Suburban Residential, Village, Medium Density Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Limited Commercial, Quarry, Industrial, Commercial Light Industrial, and overlay districts for airport safety and natural resources. The document outlines detailed provisions covering district regulations, use permissions, setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, signage, and performance standards to guide future development in Penn Township.
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The Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan 2015 Update is a regional planning document prepared by the Montgomery County Planning Commission covering eight municipalities across Montgomery and Chester counties, including Pottstown Borough and surrounding townships. The plan establishes regional goals and objectives across economic development, housing, parks and recreation, open space, natural resources protection, agriculture, transportation, and community facilities, while documenting the region's socio-economic conditions, natural and historic resources, and existing land use patterns. The document was finalized in April 2015 and was developed by a regional planning committee with representatives from each participating municipality.
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The Town of Wilmington zoning ordinance, effective March 16, 2021, establishes comprehensive land use regulations pursuant to Vermont's Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act. The ordinance outlines districts, permitted uses, design standards, and administrative procedures to guide development while protecting the community's character, natural resources, and public facilities. Key components include overlays for historic preservation and flood hazards, sign regulations, telecommunications standards, and requirements for zoning permits before land development commences, though routine maintenance and repairs are exempted.
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The Columbia Township Master Plan was created by the Planning Commission with assistance from Region 2 Planning Commission and adopted by both the Planning Commission on February 3, 2009, and the Township Board of Trustees on February 16, 2009. The plan outlines goals, objectives, and strategies across multiple land use categories including natural features, agriculture, residential, commercial, office, and industrial development. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for the township's future land use and development, incorporating citizen input and addressing topics such as agricultural preservation and residential land use planning.
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The Board of Land and Natural Resources held a meeting on January 23, 2026, at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center with seven members present (both in-person and via Zoom). The board approved minutes from two previous meetings and unanimously approved Kaheawa Wind Power I's Habitat Conservation Plan and a 25-year Incidental Take License for the operation of its wind energy facility, which permits the incidental take of six protected Hawaiian species including the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, Nēnē, and various seabirds.
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This Spokane County, WA webpage provides information about public meetings and recordings related to long-range planning initiatives, including upcoming Planning Commission and Growth Management Steering Committee meetings, recorded sessions available on YouTube, and a series of 2026 Comprehensive Plan community planning events scheduled across the West Plains, Mead, and Spokane Valley areas in February 2025. The page also lists scheduled 2046 Comprehensive Plan Open House sessions on natural resource lands, natural environment areas, housing, and economic development between January and April 2026, with associated videos and presentations available.
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This 2009 comprehensive plan for the Wilmington area (New Wilmington Borough and Wilmington Township) provides a detailed background assessment covering demographics, natural and historic resources, land use, community facilities, and transportation infrastructure. The document establishes goals and objectives across multiple planning areas including land use, housing, economic development, historic and natural resource preservation, community facilities, and transportation. The plan includes demographic data, population projections, zoning ordinances, and detailed maps of physical features such as farmland soils, wetlands, floodplains, and land use patterns to guide future municipal development.
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The Town of Wilmington's Zoning Ordinance, effective September 20, 2022, establishes comprehensive regulations for land use and development within the municipality. The ordinance aims to guide growth according to the town plan, protect community character, ensure compatible land uses, prevent environmental pollution, and conserve natural resources while supporting orderly social and economic development. The document includes ten articles covering administrative procedures, zoning districts and permitted uses, historic design review and flood hazard overlays, development standards, signs, and telecommunications, along with appendices containing design guidelines and listings of historic properties.
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