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  • September 5, 2025 Other Business September 8th, 2025 3S-25-12

    Sep 5, 2025

    ·Syracuse, NY
    Proposal

    On September 5, 2025, Honeywell International Inc. submitted a Three-Mile Limit Review application to reconfigure three parcels located at Airport Road and Armstrong Road in the Town of Camillus into one consolidated lot totaling 72.71 acres. The Town of Camillus Planning Department approved the subdivision plan on July 28, 2025, finding no significant environmental impact, and the subdivision map was reviewed by the City of Syracuse Department of Engineering, Onondaga County Health Department, and Onondaga County Planning Agency. The reconfigured parcel is intended to be conveyed to The Wetland Trust to support environmental restoration goals outlined in the March 2018 Onondaga Lake Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Plan.

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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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  • BOROUGH OF AMBLER, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA ORDINANCE NUMBER _____

    Ambler, PA
    Proposal

    The Borough of Ambler created a new ordinance establishing residential resale occupancy permits and mandatory pre-transfer inspections for properties changing ownership within the borough. The ordinance requires sellers (or buyers if agreed) to obtain inspections of sewer laterals, electrical systems, curbs/sidewalks/alleys, backflow prevention, exterior property maintenance, and house numbers prior to closing. Specific exemptions apply, including transfers from builders to first-time owners, properties inspected within the previous 24 months, and laterals replaced within the past five years.

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  • Requests addl meeting be held at Borough of Pottstown,PA ...

    Pottstown, PA
    Proposal

    On November 26, 1984, the Pottstown Area Council of Governments requested that the Atomic Safety & Licensing Board hold an additional public hearing regarding Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing of the Limerick Power Plant within the Borough of Pottstown. The request was made because a recently scheduled hearing had been moved from Pottstown to the more remote Limerick Power Station location, limiting accessibility for local residents who wanted to participate in the proceedings.

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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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  • 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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  • 1 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING 3209 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48917

    Lansing, MI
    Proposal

    This document is an application form for Administrative Site Plan Review issued by Charter Township of Lansing, Michigan, establishing the procedures and fee structure for property development applications. The filing requirements include a $300 administrative review fee plus consultant fees based on actual township costs, with an escrow deposit of five times the review fee required if applicable. The form outlines required applicant information, property details, ownership documentation, and site specifications including parking, building area, landscaping, and open space requirements.

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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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  • Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J. File No. Agenda No. Approved:

    Jersey City, NJ
    Proposal

    On April 23, 2025, the Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously approved the introduction of the Calendar Year 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution 25-295) in an 8-0 vote. The resolution follows New Jersey statutory requirements and establishes the city's anticipated appropriations and revenues for 2025, with a public hearing to follow for community input. The budget document includes tax summary information and details managed by the Department of Finance under Director Carmen Gandulla.

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  • Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance(SALDO)

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Zoning Ordinance – 2023

    Kingston, PA
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  • AMBLER BOROUGH, MONTGOMERy COUNW, pA ORDINANCE NUMBER 1119

    Ambler, PA
    Proposal

    Ordinance Number 1119 amends Ambler Borough's sign ordinance to establish a legal distinction between murals and signs, defining murals as artwork applied to building walls whose primary purpose is non-commercial speech expression. The ordinance modifies the definition of "Mural" in Chapter 27, Part 20 and establishes criteria for the Borough's zoning officer to determine whether wall artwork is a mural or commercial sign based on factors including business ownership, advertising content, and stated intent. Murals meeting the non-commercial speech standard are permitted under the new regulations, while artwork determined to be commercial signs remain prohibited on wall surfaces.

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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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  • ZONING HEARING BOARD OF DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP

    Doylestown, PA
    Proposal

    The Zoning Hearing Board of Doylestown Township held a hearing on March 27, 2025, to consider an application by Albert and Jeanette DeRichemond to legalize an existing accessory family apartment in their single-family residence at 50 Poplar Lane. The applicants sought a special exception and a variance to permit the apartment to exceed the standard 25% size limit of usable floor area, as the apartment already existed when they purchased the property in 2000 and will be used to house a caregiver due to health concerns. The board found the applicants had proper standing and that the subject property, a 1.09-acre lot in the R-1 Residential Zoning District, met all legal notice requirements for the hearing.

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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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  • 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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  • ZONING HEARING BOARD OF DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

    Doylestown, PA
    Proposal

    The Zoning Hearing Board of Doylestown Township reviewed a redevelopment application (Docket Z-22-23) from Brixmor Property Group for the Barn Plaza shopping center at 1745 S. Easton Road, which proposes converting former theater and restaurant spaces into six restaurants, four retail shops, and one medical office, along with new signage. The applicant requested multiple variances and relief from zoning ordinance provisions regarding building placement, parking, impervious surface coverage, signage dimensions and height, pylon sign setbacks, and drive-through stacking. Hearings were conducted on December 18, 2023 and January 25, 2024, with the decision mailed on March 11, 2024.

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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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