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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 31, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    On March 31, 2026, the City of Scranton provided council responses to questions from a March 24 meeting, addressing budget and operational matters. Key items included clarification that a $3 million line item funds the city's Workers' Compensation account as required by Pennsylvania law, that the $650K non-departmental contingency fund serves as a risk management tool for unforeseen expenses, and that the city's OPEB Trust fund balance stood at $3,451,299.51 as of February 28, 2026. The city also provided homelessness data showing a Point-In-Time count of 221 people (77 in emergency housing, 74 in transitional shelter, 10 in safe havens, and 60 unsheltered) as of January 29, 2025, and confirmed that the Parks Department would accept casual employee applications in April.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Feb 9, 2026

·Spokane, WA
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The City of Spokane scheduled City Council meetings for February 9, 2026, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., held in City Council Chambers at City Hall with virtual participation available via WebEx and live streaming on Channel 5 and online platforms. Members of the public may provide testimony during the meetings by signing up online between February 6-9, 2026, or in person on February 9 starting at 8:00 a.m., with testimony limited to matters related to city affairs, operations, and services.

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  • Request for Proposals: 2602 Koblentz Circle

    Nov 17, 2025

    ·Chattanooga, TN
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    The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority issued a Request for Proposals for development of four parcels in the Alton Park neighborhood, including 2602 Koblentz Circle. The Land Bank will convey the parcels at no cost to qualified nonprofit or for-profit developers who commit to building affordable homes for households earning at or below 120% of Area Median Income, with developer selection contingent on meeting capacity requirements, completing building permits within 12 months, and achieving certificates of occupancy within 18 months. This initiative supports the 2023 Chattanooga Housing Action Plan's objective to prioritize affordable housing through public land disposition and revitalize neighborhoods.

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  • Request for Proposals: 2506 Taylor Street

    Nov 17, 2025

    ·Chattanooga, TN
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  • Request for Proposals: Alton Park - West Avenue Block

    Nov 17, 2025

    ·Chattanooga, TN
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    The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified nonprofit and for-profit developers to acquire and develop four parcels in the Alton Park neighborhood for affordable homeownership. The Land Bank will convey the parcels at no cost to selected applicants under a development agreement, with developers responsible for construction, marketing, and home sales to low- to moderate-income households, with goals of obtaining building permits within 12 months and certificates of occupancy within 18 months of breaking ground. Eligible applicants must have completed at least two comparable housing projects, be in good standing with the City of Chattanooga with no delinquent taxes or code violations, and the initiative aligns with the 2023 Chattanooga Housing Action Plan's affordable housing priorities.

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  • LUCAS COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION REPORT October 22, 2025

    Oct 22, 2025

    ·Toledo, OH
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    The October 22, 2025 Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions Report provides administrative information for both the Toledo City Plan Commission and Lucas County Planning Commission, including member rosters and a complete 2025 application and hearing schedule. The document establishes deadlines and hearing dates for both commissions, with City Plan Commission hearings beginning at 2 PM and County Planning Commission hearings at 9 AM, along with a zoning district conversion table reflecting updates to Toledo's zoning code effective June 6, 2004.

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  • Lansingtwpmi

    Nov 26, 2024

    ·Lansing, MI
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    The Charter Township of Lansing adopted a 2025 Master Plan document that outlines community development goals and recommendations. The plan was developed through a comprehensive process including review of existing plans, public input from community members, and SWOT analysis, with input from township leadership, planning commission, and staff. The document includes sections on the planning process, community profile with demographic and housing data, and public facilities assessment.

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  • Town of Bristol Zoning Regulations Adopted by Town Vote March 7, 2017

    Mar 7, 2017

    ·Bristol, PA
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    On March 7, 2017, the Town of Bristol adopted comprehensive zoning regulations through a town vote. The regulations establish multiple zoning districts including Village Business, Residential Office Commercial, Village Mixed, Recreational, Commercial, High Density Residential, Village Residential, and Rural Agricultural zones, with standards and requirements for each district. The new regulations repeal former zoning bylaws and include provisions for interpretation, amendments, and enforcement across the town's designated zoning map.

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  • Volume 43 Number 40 Saturday, October 5, 2013 • Harrisburg, PA Pages 5787—5978

    Oct 5, 2013

    ·Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is the Pennsylvania Bulletin for October 5, 2013, a weekly official publication containing notices, rules, and regulatory actions from Commonwealth agencies. The issue includes content from various state departments and agencies such as the Courts, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, Public Utility Commission, and others, spanning pages 5787-5978 with a detailed subject index for January-September 2013. The bulletin is published by Fry Communications under the direction of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau with an annual subscription rate of $82.00.

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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.

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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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  • BRISTOL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE First Approved and Adopted November 8, 1955

    Nov 8, 1955

    ·Bristol, PA
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    The Bristol Township Zoning Ordinance, first adopted on November 8, 1955, and last revised on April 14, 2022, establishes zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Bristol Township to promote public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating building location, size, height, land use, lot dimensions, and yard requirements. The ordinance divides the township into multiple zones and districts (including residential, business, industrial, apartment, planned residential community, and mobile home park categories) and provides methods for administration and enforcement through a zoning inspector, zoning commission, and board of appeals. The comprehensive document includes 42 sections covering topics such as prohibited uses, setback requirements, parking facilities, sign regulations, wind turbine standards, and telecommunication tower facilities, with appendices detailing zoning rates, variances, district use tables, and development standards.

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

    Spokane, WA
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    The document establishes public decorum rules for City Council meetings, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, with a three-minute time limit for public comments and a restriction limiting individuals to speaking once per month during open forum. Additional rules specify that open forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude current or pending agenda items, profanity, and personal insults, while public testimony on legislative items is also limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed to accommodate all speakers.

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  • PAFR 2025

    Chattanooga, TN
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    The City of Chattanooga's 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report provides a public financial guide for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, designed to make municipal financial data accessible to residents without accounting expertise. Key budget allocations included approximately $6 million for community development and affordable housing initiatives, $1 million to the Affordable Housing Fund, $1.35 million for CNG garbage trucks, $500,000 for pedestrian safety improvements, and $2.25 million for parks maintenance and infrastructure. The City maintains strong financial health, reflected in its AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor's and AA+ rating from Fitch, and continues to emphasize transparency through comprehensive financial reporting available on the city website.

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  • multi-municipal comprehensive plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The "Thrive 2035" comprehensive plan is a multi-municipal planning document for the Greater Hazleton area, developed collaboratively by the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. The plan establishes a shared vision and overarching goals while addressing five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. The document includes community outreach efforts, a catalyst project, and an implementation strategy to guide regional development through 2035.

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  • VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.mooretownship.org Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township, located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is experiencing renovation activity at several historic landmarks under the ownership of local business owners Dan and Mimi Tanczos. The Klecknersville Hotel is undergoing exterior restoration and interior conversion of upstairs rooms into apartments, with planned additions including a catering kitchen, deli, grab-and-go market, and potential bakery on the ground floor, while the nearby Daniel Kleckner House is being restored as a short-term bed-and-breakfast rental property. The couple is also managing the Point Phillips Hotel and aims to connect these properties through shared amenities and services for visitors and residents.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DEARBORN COUNTY

    Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn County Zoning Ordinance was adopted through a multi-step process that began with a public hearing by the Board of Commissioners on February 22, 2000, followed by amendments on March 23, 2000, and final approval by the Plan Commission on April 24, 2000 and the Board of Commissioners on July 3, 2000. The document establishes the zoning framework for Dearborn County and lists the members of the Plan Commission, Board of Commissioners, Zoning Committee, and planning staff responsible for implementing and administering the ordinance.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
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    Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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  • City Council | Wichita, KS

    Wichita, KS
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  • P L A N B A T O N R O U G E P H...

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    Plan Baton Rouge Phase II is a 2009 master plan update and economic strategic plan for downtown Baton Rouge that builds upon the original Plan Baton Rouge, which had achieved 80 percent implementation of its recommended projects over the previous decade. The Phase II plan proposes an economically-based urban design vision focused on making downtown a more vibrant area through alternative development incentives, strategies for adding housing, improving regional mobility, enhancing public spaces and infrastructure, and "greening" downtown while leveraging cultural and social amenities. The plan was developed by Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden in collaboration with multiple sponsors including the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Downtown Development District, as well as urban design and planning firms including Chan Krieger Sieniewicz of Cambridge.

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  • Part I: Administrative Legislation Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1:1

    Dallas, TX
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  • Shelbyville, IN | Official Website

    Shelbyville, IN
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  • 1 CITY OF TUCSON BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND COMMISSION MEMBER HANDBOOK

    Tucson, AZ
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    This handbook from the City of Tucson's City Clerk's Office provides guidance and orientation for members of the city's boards, committees, and commissions. It covers the structure of Tucson municipal government, including the roles of the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and various city departments, along with key governing documents such as the City Charter and Tucson Code. The handbook addresses BCC membership basics, structure, function, and types of boards and commissions, serving as a resource document for volunteers and appointees to understand their roles and responsibilities within the local government framework.

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  • INDEX OF CAPTIONS - ORDINANCES 2026

    Chattanooga, TN
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    This document is an index of ordinances passed by Chattanooga through March 31, 2026, listing 14 ordinances (numbered 14309–14318) adopted between January 6 and January 20, 2026. The ordinances address zoning changes for multiple properties, amendments to regulations governing horse-drawn carriages and street speeds, closing and abandonment of alleyways and easements, and modifications to previous zoning conditions. Notable actions include rezoning properties between residential and industrial zones, correcting legal descriptions in prior ordinances, and updating animal working condition requirements.

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  • SOUTH PORTLAND CODE Article V Page 7 Sec. 27-518. Site plan review (AA).

    Portland, ME
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    This document outlines zoning regulations for South Portland's Residential Districts AA and A. Section 27-518 requires site plan review for any residential construction exceeding 1,000 square feet of floor area within a two-year period (excluding single-family dwellings), with review focusing on impacts such as traffic, parking, stormwater runoff, and noise. Section 27-531 establishes Residential District A as a medium-density residential area limited to four dwelling units per net acre, while Section 27-532 lists permitted uses including single-family dwellings, churches, schools, and accessory solar energy systems.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn maintains a comprehensive system of Boards and Commissions dedicated to enhancing quality of life, engaging residents, and serving as a bridge between citizens and city leadership through collaborative policymaking and informed decision-making. The city currently has 13 boards and commissions with open vacancies, including positions on the Board of Ethics, Board of Safety Engineers, Building Board of Appeals, and various other advisory bodies, with applications accepted on a voluntary basis. The city provides a public calendar listing upcoming meetings and events, with scheduled activities including the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting on April 15, 2026, and seasonal camp openings and property tax deadlines.

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  • COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton's Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022 documents the city's progress implementing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and CDBG-COVID funding. The report, submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers performance periods from January 1 through December 31, 2022, and includes sections on goals and outcomes, affordable housing, homelessness services, racial and ethnic composition of assisted families, and monitoring activities. The document represents the third annual progress report under the current five-year strategic plan and includes status updates on CARES Act CDBG-CV funds.

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  • i RULES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE As authorized by

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document is the Rules of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, updated September 13, 2022 to reflect amendments through Ordinance 2022-645-E, which establishes procedures and governance standards for city council operations. The rules cover council organization, including the roles and election of officers (president, vice president, sergeant-at-arms, chaplain), employee structure, and standards of conduct for council members. The document is a 95-page procedural manual authorizing governance under Section 10.101 of the Ordinance Code.

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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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  • Common Council Meetings and Agendas – City of Syracuse

    Syracuse, NY
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    This document is a webpage from the City of Syracuse providing information about Common Council meetings and agendas. It includes a 2026 meeting schedule, notes that agendas are posted before Wednesday study sessions and updated after regular meetings, and indicates that proceedings are streamed on YouTube. The page lists upcoming budget hearings and Common Council meetings scheduled for April and May 2026, covering departments such as Law, Assessment, and various city agencies.

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