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  • 2022 ZONING ORDINANCE

    May 7, 2022

    ·Kingston, PA
    Proposal

    Kingston Borough's 2022 Zoning Ordinance is a comprehensive draft document prepared by professional planning consultants that establishes zoning regulations for the municipality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, and general regulations including requirements for accessory structures, setbacks, fences, utilities, stormwater management, and zoning districts. The document spans 217 pages and includes detailed sections on compliance, land development approval, yard requirements, visibility standards, and special use regulations such as those for manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and renewable energy systems.

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  • YORK TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Adopted 9/11/2012

    Sep 11, 2012

    ·York, PA
    Proposal

    York Township adopted Ordinance 2012-12 on September 11, 2012, establishing the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to govern land subdivision and development within the township. The ordinance was subsequently amended on October 28, 2013, via Ordinance 2013-7. The document outlines the ordinance's applicability, authority, purpose, and references to related township regulations including zoning, comprehensive planning, floodplain management, stormwater management, and utility standards.

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  • 1 ORDINANCE NO. 15,588

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    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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  • Conditional Zoning List CITY OF DES MOINES ZONING ORDINANCE

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    This document is a Conditional Zoning List from the City of Des Moines current as of January 31, 2025, containing zoning ordinances that reclassify properties. Two examples are included: Ordinance 16,425 (January 27, 2025) rezoning property at 2625 Cottage Grove Avenue from "N5" to Limited "N5-4" Neighborhood District with conditions requiring paved on-site parking and compliance with municipal code standards, and Ordinance 16,417 (January 13, 2025) rezoning property at 955 24th Street from "N5" to Limited "N5-2" Neighborhood District. The list has been maintained since December 16, 2019 and represents conditional zoning changes approved by the Des Moines City Council.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ANNVILLE LEBANON COUNTY,PA

    Lebanon, PA
    Proposal

    This is a zoning ordinance document for South Annville Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, establishing comprehensive land use regulations through Chapter 27. The ordinance defines eleven zoning districts including Agricultural, Rural Residential, Low/Medium Density Residential, General and Highway Commercial, Industrial, and Floodplain districts, with detailed requirements for permitted uses, lot dimensions, building heights, parking, and yard setbacks for each district. The document serves as the regulatory framework governing land development, building compliance, and district boundary interpretation within the township.

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  • 27-1 CHAPTER 27 ZONING PART 1 SHORT TITLE

    Ambler, PA
    Proposal

    This document is a table of contents and organizational outline for Chapter 27 of a zoning ordinance, dated May 18, 2011. It establishes the framework for the jurisdiction's zoning code, defining 15 parts covering short title and legislative intent, definitions, zoning districts (including residential, commercial, office, and industrial zones), and general provisions such as open space preservation, fencing, accessory uses, and design standards. The ordinance creates multiple residential district classifications (R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3, and mixed-use residential), as well as specialized districts for garden apartments, elderly housing, commercial, and office uses, each with specified use regulations, dimensional requirements, and parking standards.

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  • Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance(SALDO)

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), effective April 1, 1996, establishes comprehensive regulations for subdivision and land development projects within the city. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, procedural requirements, fees, enforcement, and penalties, with a filing fee of $15.00. The document outlines requirements for sketch plans, preliminary plans, and final plans, along with appeals processes and modifications, structured across multiple articles to govern land development activities in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

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  • {01770258;v1} DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. _____

    Doylestown, PA
    Proposal

    Doylestown Township enacted Chapter 139 of its Code of Ordinances to regulate the distribution of non-recyclable single-use plastic bags by retail establishments within the township. The ordinance aims to reduce plastic bag use and associated environmental harms, including litter, wildlife harm, greenhouse gas emissions, and solid waste generation, while promoting reusable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives. The ordinance establishes requirements, exceptions, and enforcement procedures for retailers distributing plastic bags within the township.

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  • penn township cumberland county, pennsylvania zoning ...

    Lansford, PA
    Proposal

    Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania adopted a Zoning Ordinance in January 2021 that establishes the regulatory framework for land use and development within the township. The ordinance designates multiple zoning districts, including Conservation (CON) and Agricultural (A) districts, and outlines permitted uses, conditional uses, dimensional requirements, and procedures for amendments to the zoning map. The document provides comprehensive guidelines for community development objectives, a glossary of zoning terms, and establishes a Zoning Hearing Board to address uses not provided for in the ordinance.

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  • Ordinance No. 16346

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    Ordinance No. 16346 amends the Des Moines Municipal Code by adding six new sections (42-567 through 42-572) to establish an enforcement framework for nuisance vegetation management. The ordinance defines key terms related to vegetation control, including definitions for buildings, developed lots, farmland, gardens, and hazards related to weeds and grasses that interfere with sidewalks, roadways, or intersection visibility. The ordinance establishes the legal basis for the city to regulate and enforce standards regarding overgrown vegetation on private and public property within city limits.

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  • Ordinance 13757

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    Ordinance 13757 amends the Des Moines Municipal Code to establish noise regulations by repealing and re-enacting Sections 16-139, 16-140, and 16-144. The ordinance prohibits noise disturbances and sets maximum permissible sound levels based on zoning category and time of day, ranging from 50-75 decibels (dBA) depending on whether the receiving land use is residential, commercial, industrial, or a noise-sensitive area. The regulations include exemptions for emergency signaling devices, amplified sound, motorized vehicles, construction, and certain domestic power tools operating between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.

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  • NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

    Lebanon, PA
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  • (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (1) (2) (3) (a) (b) (4) A. (1) B. City of Scranton, PA

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania adopted zoning ordinance amendments on July 29, 2022, establishing floodplain management requirements under Chapter 445, Article V. The ordinance designates the City Planner as the Floodplain Administrator and requires permits for all construction and development within identified floodplain areas to promote public health, safety, and welfare while minimizing flood damage and reducing financial burdens on the community. The ordinance complies with federal and state floodplain management requirements but includes a liability disclaimer noting that the city assumes no responsibility for flood damages that occur outside designated floodplain areas or despite compliance with the ordinance.

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  • Current Zoning Ordinance

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton's Planning Commission prepared a comprehensive 2023 zoning ordinance final draft to regulate land use and development within the city. The document, prepared by Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishes general provisions, definitions, district regulations, and overlay regulations organized across multiple articles covering zoning map designations, district boundaries, and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and approval of the City Planning Commission and City Council leadership.

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  • FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. ____ 2025 AN ORDINANCE

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton is amending its Zoning Ordinance to clarify and expand regulations related to hospitals and off-street parking. Key changes include broadening the definition of off-street parking to encompass public, fee-based, or customer-accommodation parking; expanding the allowable uses at hospitals to include medical research, training facilities, hospice, dental offices, nursing homes, and ambulatory surgery centers; and permitting off-site parking up to 400 feet away from the principal use if commonly owned. Additionally, the zoning map is being amended to reclassify two specific areas from Town-City Institutional to Civic zones, located near Mulberry Street and Linden Street respectively.

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  • ANCHORAGE, ALASKA AR No. 2017-192, As Amended

    Anchorage, AK
    Proposal

    Resolution 2017-192 seeks Assembly approval of the Heritage Land Bank's 2017 Annual Work Program and 2018-2022 Five-Year Management Plan, which outlines proposed land acquisitions, inventory management, transfers, and disposal activities for municipal uncommitted land. The Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission held a public hearing on April 13, 2017, and recommended approval of the plan in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code requirements that mandate submission of a five-year management plan at least once every five years. The resolution was scheduled for reading on May 9, 2017, but was postponed indefinitely on July 25, 2017.

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  • ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Hazleton adopted Ordinance No. 2022-1 on February 8, 2022, establishing a comprehensive Stormwater Management Ordinance that supersedes the previous 2007 ordinance. The ordinance addresses inadequate stormwater management from development, which increases runoff volumes, erosion, flooding risks, and water pollution, and establishes standards for stormwater management plans, site requirements, operation and maintenance responsibilities, fees, prohibited discharges, and enforcement mechanisms. The ordinance includes nine articles covering general provisions, definitions, management standards, permit requirements, operation and maintenance agreements, enforcement procedures, and supplementary appendices with technical worksheets and district maps.

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  • “A PLACE TO GROW” ZONING RESOLUTION

    Toledo, OH
    Proposal

    "A Place to Grow" is a 2021 zoning resolution for Sylvania Township, Ohio, establishing comprehensive land use regulations and zoning districts. The document was adopted by the Board of Trustees and administered by the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, with Daryl Graus serving as Planning & Zoning Manager. The resolution covers zoning district designations, permitted and conditional uses, development standards, planned unit development guidelines, and other regulatory provisions governing land use in the township.

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  • ORDINANCE NO 14746

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    Ordinance No. 14,746 amends the Des Moines Municipal Code by repealing the previous Article IV on Noise Pollution (Sections 42-246 through 42-270) and replacing it with a new Article IV on Noise Control (Sections 42-246 through 42-267). The ordinance establishes technical definitions and standards for noise regulation in the city, including definitions of key terms such as ambient sound level, A-weighted sound level, decibel measurements, and emergency work, with technical terminology to be obtained from American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publications where not otherwise defined.

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  • CITY OF SYRACUSE, MAYOR BEN WALSH

    Syracuse, NY
    Proposal

    On April 15, 2025, the City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development issued a staff report on a preliminary plat proposal to subdivide two lots at 800 and 802 South Wilbur Avenue into 32 new lots with new streets and underground infrastructure as part of a Planned Development District. The proposed project includes three phases of 518 residential units in multi-unit apartments and townhouses, a fourth-phase light industrial facility (175,000 square feet), approximately 796 parking spaces, and 7.6 acres of perpetual open space retained by the city. Four street names (Jensen Avenue, Hoosock Street, Seguin Street, and Highpoint Street) have been approved by the County 9-11 Street Naming Committee for the project.

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  • Penn Township Zoning Ordinance - eCode360

    Lansford, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • 1 Borough of Carlisle ORDINANCE NO. _________

    Carlisle, PA
    Proposal

    The Borough of Carlisle enacted an ordinance establishing a new Human Relations Chapter (Chapter 83) to the Borough Code. The ordinance declares it public policy to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all persons in employment, housing, commercial property, and public accommodations, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap, use of guide or support animals, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The ordinance is framed as an exercise of the Borough's police power to protect public welfare and explicitly states it does not endorse any particular doctrine or religious belief, but rather guarantees fair and equal treatment under law.

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  • LOWER CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

    York, PA
    Proposal

    This is the Lower Chanceford Township Zoning Ordinance for York County, Pennsylvania, a comprehensive document establishing zoning regulations for the township. The ordinance is organized into multiple parts covering short title and purposes, zone establishment, use regulations across different districts (including Residential and Agricultural zones), and specific requirements for lot areas, building coverage, setbacks, and building heights. The document appears to be a standard municipal zoning code designed to govern land use and development within the township.

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  • 1 BUILDING AND ZONING PERMITS RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION

    Hazleton, PA
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  • City of Scranton 2023 Zoning Ordinance Final Draft

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton 2023 Zoning Ordinance Final Draft was prepared by the City Planning Commission and Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for the city. The document outlines district designations, definitions, overlay regulations including access management and floodplain protections, and general provisions to guide land use and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and reviewed by city leadership including Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, City Council members, and the Planning Commission.

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  • Union Township Lebanon County Pennsylvania Zoning ...

    Lebanon, PA
    Proposal

    Union Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 137 in 2008 to establish comprehensive land use regulations and zoning districts for the township. The ordinance includes detailed articles covering title and purpose, definitions, zoning maps and districts, and specific district regulations including an Open Space-Timberland Conservation (OSTC) District with designated permitted uses, minimum lot sizes, and yard requirements. The document serves as the framework for managing residential, commercial, and conservation land uses within the township.

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  • ORDINANCE NO. 13,620

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    Ordinance No. 13,620 amends the Des Moines Municipal Code to enforce front yard parking restrictions by making violations subject to traffic regulations and parking tickets. The ordinance repeals and re-enacts Section 27-361.10 to prohibit parking between curb lines and lot lines, except where approved by the director of traffic and transportation, and incorporates front yard parking provisions from the Zoning Ordinance into the Traffic Regulations. Key restrictions include limiting front yard parking in residential districts to 25 percent of the front yard area, requiring hard-surface materials for parking expansions, and permitting temporary overflow parking only for designated events such as the Iowa State Fair and school athletic events.

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  • 22-1 CHAPTER 22 SUBDIVISION AND LAND ...

    Ambler, PA
    Proposal

    This document is the table of contents and opening sections of Chapter 22, the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for Ambler Borough, effective May 18, 2011. The ordinance establishes the regulatory framework for subdivision and land development projects, covering plan submission requirements, improvement construction standards, financial security, fees, and enforcement procedures. The stated purpose is to protect public safety and health, guide orderly development consistent with the Borough's Comprehensive Plan, and ensure proper management of land use, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

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  • FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. AN ORDINANCE 2018

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    This 2018 ordinance amends the City of Scranton's Quality of Life and Violations Ticket Process by adding new definitions, violations, and penalties to address blight and preserve public health and safety. The amendment introduces five new quality of life violations: unlawful occupancy without a Certificate of Occupancy, illegal parking in non-conforming areas, nuisance animals (defined as domesticated animals that disturb the peace or cause property damage), unlicensed dogs, and dangerous or vicious animals. The ordinance was requested by the Director of Licensing, Inspections, and Permits to combat blight and enhance the aesthetic and sanitary conditions of the city.

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  • The City of York Pennsylvania Office of City Council 101 S. George St.

    York, PA
    Proposal

    On April 24, 2024, York City Council's committee meeting addressed two public works resolutions for the May legislative agenda: one authorizing an agreement with Traffic Resource Group (TRG) for traffic engineering and bike lane modification studies, and another with C.S. Davidson for engineering services related to building projects, inspections, and bridge and road construction. The committee voted to place the TRG resolution on the May 7, 2024 legislative agenda (3-0 vote), while discussion of the C.S. Davidson agreement continued with questions raised about itemized billing breakdowns and total expenditure details.

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