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  • The Zoning Ordinance of Knox County, Tennessee As amended through

    Aug 28, 2023

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    The Zoning Ordinance of Knox County, Tennessee, as amended through August 28, 2023, is a comprehensive municipal code document that establishes zoning regulations for the county. The ordinance covers definitions, general provisions, zoning districts, setback requirements, parking regulations, and storage rules for vehicles in residential zones. The document is maintained by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Department and serves as the legal framework governing land use and development throughout Knox County.

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  • The Zoning Ordinance Of The City of Knoxville, Tennessee

    Jan 25, 2022

    ·Knoxville, TN
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The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee document, amended through January 25, 2022, establishes the comprehensive zoning regulations for the city. The ordinance contains articles covering the title and authority, general definitions and measurement methodologies, zoning districts and maps, and residential neighborhood districts, among other regulatory sections. This 429-page document serves as the foundational legal framework governing land use, zoning classifications, and development standards within Knoxville's municipal jurisdiction.

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  • 6/12/2016 Orlando, FL Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Orlando, FL
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    This document is a municipal code ordinance for Chapter 42 (Noise) in Orlando, Florida, establishing regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare by setting noise level standards across different zoning districts and property types. The ordinance, last substantially amended on August 10, 2009, applies to all sound sources within city jurisdictional limits and establishes specific noise level thresholds that vary by location type (including a Downtown Entertainment Area with different standards than other properties). The chapter sets measurement periods and exceptions while explicitly preserving freedoms of speech and religion from regulation.

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  • YORK TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance 2012-13 Adopted 9/11/2012

    Sep 11, 2012

    ·York, PA
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    York Township adopted Zoning Ordinance 2012-13 on September 11, 2012, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for land use and development within the township. The ordinance has been amended four times through 2023 and references multiple related documents including subdivision regulations, stormwater management, floodplain management, and comprehensive planning guides. The ordinance consists of 193 pages and covers jurisdictional authority, community development objectives, and zoning provisions governed by Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code.

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  • Housing Codes and Related Codes for Houston, TX On July 21, 2007

    Jul 21, 2007

    ·Houston, TX
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    This document is a reference guide listing Texas municipalities that have adopted or referenced the International Property Maintenance Code as of July 21, 2007, with detailed focus on Houston's housing codes. The document identifies approximately 90 Texas municipalities referencing the IPMC, of which 39 municipalities (marked with asterisks) formally reported adoption to the International Code Council. Houston's housing regulations are codified under Article IX, titled the "Houston Comprehensive Urban Rehabilitation and Building Minimum Standards Code," which includes definitions for structural elements such as balconies, basements, and bathrooms. The document was compiled from July 21, 2007 searches of municipal ordinances and the International Code Council's adoption spreadsheet.

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  • Official Zoning Map of the Township of Harris

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This is the Official Zoning Map of Harris Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, adopted in 2016 as Ordinance 16-05, which supersedes the previous zoning map from 1978. The map designates various zoning districts including agricultural, residential (single, two, and multi-family), commercial, industrial, and cultural zones, along with overlay districts for ridge protection and corridor management. The map was prepared by the Centre Regional Planning Agency and identifies key municipal features, road networks, and the Regional Growth Boundary for the township.

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  • CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Article I. PLAN COMMISSION

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for Chapter 31 of a municipal code governing subdivision regulations. The chapter establishes procedures and standards for land subdivisions through nine articles covering the Plan Commission, Development Review Committee, platting requirements, submission and review processes, design standards, and public improvements. The subdivision ordinance was originally adopted in 2006 (Ord. 17154) and subsequently restructured in 2007 (Ord. 17851), with detailed sections addressing street design, lot configuration, easements, stormwater management, and enforcement mechanisms.

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  • Penn Forest Township - Penn Forest Township

    Jim Thorpe, PA
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    Penn Forest Township issued a public notice regarding garbage permit invoices mailed October 31st with a December 31st payment deadline, and implemented a $25 late fee effective January 1, 2025 for unpaid garbage accounts. The township is pursuing zoning ordinance amendments to address data centers, with a Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for April 6, 2026, and offers online permitting and credit card payment options for residents. Regular meeting schedules are maintained for the Board of Supervisors (1st Monday), Planning Commission (4th Monday), and other municipal boards, with emergency services information and a note that a March 23, 2026 Zoning Hearing Board meeting has been continued.

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  • Oakland, CA Code of Ordinances -,) THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND

    Oakland, CA
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    This document is Oakland, California's City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by the California Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, with amendments through November 2014. The charter establishes the fundamental law governing municipal operations and is organized into twelve main articles covering powers and form of government, the City Council, the Mayor, city officers, the City Manager, administrative organization, the Port of Oakland, fiscal administration, personnel administration, franchises and licenses, elections, and general provisions. The charter also includes appendices addressing specialized funds and systems including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, Police Relief and Pension Fund, Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Police and Fire Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter grants Oakland perpetual corporate succession and continuity of existing lawful ordinances, resolutions, and regulations not in conflict with its provisions.

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  • MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE Assembly Information Memorandum No. AIM 61-2021

    Anchorage, AK
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    This Assembly Information Memorandum from the Municipality of Anchorage dated April 13, 2021, documents public testimony procedures for Assembly meetings held on March 23 and April 13, 2021. Due to COVID-19 health department guidance, community members were directed to submit written testimony via email and phone to www.muni.org/testimony rather than appearing in person. Comments for the March 23 meeting received by 5 p.m. on March 18, 2021, were included in a separate memorandum (AIM 50-2021), while comments for the April 13 meeting submitted between 5:01 p.m. on March 18, 2021, and 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2021, are attached to this document. The memorandum was prepared by Deputy Clerk Jennifer Veneklasen, approved by Municipal Clerk Barbara A. Jones, and submitted by Chair Felix Rivera. Included testimony from Robert Crockett, dated March 19, 2021, for the March 23 meeting opposed Ordinances AO 2021-25 and AO 2021-24 regarding the Sky Ridge Subdivision rezoning from R6 to R7 zoning, citing concerns about increased density impacts on the adjacent Ptarmigan View Subdivision.

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • MUNICIPAL HOME RULE PROGRAM City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's 2024 Municipal Home Rule Program Progress Report documents the city's compliance with West Virginia state code requiring annual reporting on home rule initiatives. The report confirms that Charleston, a Class I municipality with a 2020 census population of 48,864, has implemented a non-tax initiative to encourage Sunday restaurant business growth by allowing earlier alcohol sales, with the supporting ordinance enacted on July 26, 2016. The document serves as part of the state's annual reporting requirement to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding all participating municipalities' progress on their home rule initiatives.

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  • CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Ambler, PA
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    The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • San José City Records, 1850-1950 | San Jose Public Library

    San Jose, CA
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    This collection contains San José City Council Minutes, Ordinance and Resolution Records, and Office of the City Clerk documents spanning primarily from 1850 to 1950, covering the period from the city's official incorporation on March 27, 1850 through the mid-twentieth century. The San Jose Public Library's digital collections include photographs and records from this archival material, with additional archived recordings of city council and planning meetings available online from 2005 to the present. The collection serves as a historical record of local government decisions and administrative activities during San José's formative period and early development.

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  • Oakland, California, Planning Code Page 1

    Oakland, CA
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    This document is the Oakland, California Planning Code from 1997, a codification of the city's general planning ordinances. The code is organized into Title 17 Planning and multiple chapters covering topics including general provisions, the City Planning Commission, landmarks preservation, zoning regulations, use classifications, and specific zoning districts (Open Space, Hillside Residential, Detached Unit Residential, Mixed Housing Type Residential, and Urban Residential). This supplement, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation, brings the code current through ordinances effective as of January 16, 2024, and comprises 971 pages total.

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  • Central Planning Board | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Central Planning Board of Newark, NJ prepares the City's Master Plan, reviews applications for development site plan and subdivision approval, and makes recommendations to the Municipal Council on proposed Zoning Ordinance changes. The Board reviews site plan and subdivision applications where no "d" variance is required under N.J.S.A. 40:55d, conditional use applications where all conditions are met, and applications requesting "c" variances as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55d. The Board holds regular virtual meetings on a biweekly schedule throughout 2026, with 26 scheduled meetings beginning January 12, 2026 and concluding December 21, 2026. The Board is composed of nine members including Mayor Ras J. Baraka (Class I), Juanita Jordan (Class II), Louis Scott-Roundtree (Class III), and six Class IV members with Kalenah Witcher serving as Vice Chairperson. The Board secretary can be reached at 973-733-6333 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for information on accessing meetings, providing public comment, and reviewing agendas and application materials.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Dell DeHay Law Library – Tarrant County Page 1 of 2

    Fort Worth, TX
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    The Dell DeHay Law Library has compiled a research guide providing links to the code of ordinances for all 41 incorporated cities and towns within Tarrant County, Texas. The guide directs users to each municipality's ordinance resources hosted on various platforms including MuniCode, eCode360, and individual city websites. The document explicitly disclaims that it is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or a substitute for consultation with an attorney.

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  • Purpose. Sec. 164-3. - Definitions. [1.

    Stamford, CT
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    This document is an excerpt from Chapter 164 of the City of Stamford's municipal code establishing the "Noise Control Ordinance," adopted by the Board of Representatives on April 1, 1985 and approved by the State Deputy Commissioner on February 5, 1988. The ordinance was enacted to protect public health, safety, and quality of life by reducing, controlling, and preventing excessive noise and vibration. The document provides the ordinance's title, purpose, and defines key terms used in noise regulation enforcement, including ambient noise, commercial zones, construction, daytime hours, decibel measurements, and various equipment and activities subject to noise controls.

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  • Municipal Clerk / Recorder | Greater Salt Lake MSD, UT

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The Municipal Clerk/Recorder's Office for Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District maintains official records, proceedings of City and Town Council meetings, ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and the Municipal Code while managing municipal elections and receiving notices of claims on behalf of member communities. Notices of Claims can be mailed to 860 W Levoy Driver, Suite 300, Taylorsville, UT 84321, or emailed to dbaun@msd.utah.gov. Diana Baun serves as Clerk/Recorder and can be reached at (385) 377-9466.

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  • Monthly Calendar & Agendas – City of Columbia City

    Columbia, SC
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    This document is a monthly calendar and agenda listing for the City of Columbia City for April 2026, posted March 31st and amended April 7th. It includes scheduled municipal meetings such as City Council meetings (April 16th and workshops on April 10th and 17th), Parks Committee (April 14th), Planning Commission (April 21st, canceled), and Municipal Court (April 9th), along with community events including the spring cleanup event (April 18th) and the open burning season (April 4th-19th). The document also provides links to city records, ordinances, budgets, and meeting minutes available to the public.

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  • BOISE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATES - Ada County

    Boise, ID
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    This document is a compilation of Ada County and Boise City ordinances and resolutions related to Boise Comprehensive Plan updates spanning from 1984 to 2006, listing over 25 legislative actions. The document includes Boise Ordinance 5685 (1995), which amended the city's impact fee ordinance to clarify procedures for refunds and appeals, define "multi-family" housing, add Park Planning Subarea #6, and remove certain park categories from impact fee calculations. The 310-page document serves as a record of incremental legislative changes made to the comprehensive plan and related municipal codes over a 22-year period.

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  • Destination Downtown:

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Municipality of Anchorage adopted the "Destination Downtown" comprehensive plan on December 11, 2007, through Assembly Ordinance 2007-113. The plan was developed by a project management group including city officials, the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, and a Downtown Advisory Group comprising local business owners, developers, and community representatives. The comprehensive planning process was a joint effort led by the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership to guide downtown development and revitalization.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

    York, PA
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory section of the Codified Ordinances of York, Pennsylvania, Part One - Administrative Code, which consolidates and codifies the city's general and permanent ordinances as of 1977. The ordinances are organized into nine titles covering general provisions, legislative procedures, administrative offices and departments (including mayor, city clerk, police, fire, public works, and community development), employment and pension provisions, and authorities and boards. The document establishes the legal framework for York's municipal governance and administration.

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  • Ewing New Jersey - Municipal Clerk

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The Ewing Township Municipal Clerk's office maintains official records for local ordinances, resolutions, and public proceedings, and serves as Chief Administrative Officer of elections and Chief Registrar of Voters. The Clerk is responsible for preparing Council meeting agendas, administering oaths, and maintaining official records of all meetings, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. Combined Council Agenda Sessions and Regular meetings are scheduled for May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, and July 14, 2026, all at 6:30 p.m. The Clerk's office also administers rent control for residential multiple-family dwellings with 20 or more units under §14-37 of the Ewing Township Code, permitting annual CPI-based rent increases of 6.08% for 2023, 5.50% for 2024, and 2.87% for both 2025 and 2026. Additional Clerk functions include custody of public records, issuance of licenses and permits, and provision of passport application services.

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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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  • Akron, Ohio.pdf

    Akron, OH
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    This document contains sections of the Akron, Ohio municipal code establishing noise and peace ordinances. The code prohibits disturbing the peace through clamorous behavior, intoxication, fighting, and disorderly conduct (with violations classified as minor misdemeanors), and regulates noisy activities including advertising, machinery operation, and noise-producing instruments (misdemeanors of the fourth degree). Section 132.16 specifically restricts sound amplification devices, establishing that unreasonable noise from radios, phonographs, loudspeakers, and musical instruments is prima facie unlawful, with stricter limits in residential zones between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (where sound must not be audible beyond eighty feet from the property line) and in public rights-of-way (where sound must not be audible beyond one hundred feet).

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  • City Clerk's Office

    Evanston, IL
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    The Office of the City Clerk serves as Evanston's central administrative hub under City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, responsible for maintaining the City Code, publishing ordinances and resolutions, custodying the city seal, and managing critical municipal documents. The office handles election-related functions including voter registration, FOIA requests, vital records, Open Meetings Act compliance, and serves as manager for all city boards, commissions, and committees. The City Clerk's Office provides numerous services to the public including notary services, accessibility placards, certified documents, passport services, and access to historical records dating back to 1860 through an online document center.

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  • City Clerk | South Portland, ME

    Portland, ME
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    The City Clerk's Office of South Portland, Maine, led by Jessica A. Hughes, serves as the municipal record keeper and is responsible for vital records, business and event permits, elections administration, and voter registration. The office issues birth, marriage, and death certificates; business licenses; garage sale permits; event permits; dog licenses; hunting and fishing licenses; marriage licenses; and notary services, while also maintaining city ordinances, records, and district maps. The City Clerk's Office accepts cash, checks, credit cards (with a 2.6% convenience fee for MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover; 3% for business credit cards), and debit cards (with a 1.5% fee). Located at 25 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106, the office operates Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday from 9 am to 6 pm, and is closed Fridays; contact is available at 207-767-3201.

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  • Public Records Search Definitions | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document defines key public records document types used by the City of Phoenix government, including Requests for Council Action (RCAs), Ordinances (prefaced with 'G' for general or 'S' for special), Resolutions, City Council Reports (CCRs), Minutes, City Council Packets, the City Charter, City Code, Consent Agendas, and Contracts/Agreements. The definitions establish that Ordinances and Resolutions always have accompanying RCAs, that the City Charter can only be amended by voter majority, and that City Council Packets compile Policy and Formal Agendas with their related CCRs. The document serves as a reference guide for users of Phoenix's public records search system to understand the structure and purpose of municipal legislative and administrative documents.

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