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  • BL2025-1148: An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to revise and add regulations on signs within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-016TX-001).

    Nov 24, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • BL2025-1072: An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to permit and regulate sandwich board signs (Proposal No. 2025Z-013TX-001).

    Sep 30, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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2024-0959: Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Chapter 919, Signs, to create and establish the North Shore Entertainment District and set forth regulations for Neighborhood or District Gateway signs. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on 1/29/25) (Resent to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on 6/27/25) (Report and Recommendation received 11/20/25) (Public Hearing held 1/20/26)

Sep 24, 2024

·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • BL2024-154: An ordinance amending Section 17.36.120 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations regarding the age of eligibility for signs to considered for a Historic Landmark Signage Overlay (Proposal No. 2024Z-002TX-001).

    Jan 9, 2024

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • PN0290-2023: Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus October 17, 2023 Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Jamie Freise Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350 Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov <mailto:jffreise@columbus.gov> AGENDA GRAPHICS COMMISSION CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO OCTOBER 17, 2023 The City Graphics Commission hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Appeals, Graphics Plans and certain Miscellaneous Graphics, as provided by the Columbus Graphics Code, Title 33, Article 15 of the City Codes. The City Graphics Commission will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. at the MICHAEL B. COLEMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER at 111 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215 in the 2ND FLOOR HEARING ROOM. You can also monitor the hearing through the City of Columbus YouTube channel at the following link: <http://www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus> SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING. It is the rule of the Commission to withdraw an application when a representative is not present. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: A Sign Language Interpreter, to “Sign” this meeting, will be made available for anyone with a need for this service, provided the Department of Building & Zoning Services is made aware of this need and given a reasonable notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. To schedule an interpreter, please call 614-645-6373 or TDD 614-645-3293 Further information may be obtained by visiting the City of Columbus Zoning Office website at https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/zoning/Graphics-Commission/ or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Council Activities Section at 614-645-4522 01.Application No.:GC23-026 Location:2255 PARSONS AVE. (43207), located on the west side of Parsons Avenue, opposite Groveport Road (010-103971; Columbus South Side Area Commission). Existing Zoning:M, Manufacturing District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3377.11(A), Tenant panels and changeable copy To increase the number of allowable tenant panels for a monument sign from 4 to 6.3377.11(C), Tenant panels and changeable copy. To increase the maximum portion of a ground sign utilized to display tenant panels from 50% to 60%.3377.11(D), Tenant panels and changeable copy To decrease the minimum portion of the total graphic area for a sign dedicated to the entire use from 50% to 40%. Proposal:To install a multi-tenant monument sign. Applicant(s):SFG Columbus Parsons, LLC.3280 Peachtree RoadAtlanta, Georgia 30305 Property Owner(s):Applicant Attorney/Agent:Signcom Inc.527 West Rich Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Planner:Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov 02.Application No.:GC23-030 Location:240 PARSONS AVE. (43215), located at the northeast corner of Parsons Avenue and East Main Street (010-067006; Near East Area Commission). Existing Zoning:AR-LD, Apartment Residential District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3376.09(B,1), Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts.To increase number of permanent identification signs directed toward Alan Ave from one (1) to three (3) (Sign M-101, B1-500, and B2-501), to reduce sign setback from 15’ to 10’ for sign M-100, to increase sign height from 8’-0” to 8’-4” for signs M-100 and M-101, to reduce sign setback from 15’ to 9’ for sign M-101, to reduce illumination setback from 50’ to 31’ for sign M-101, to increase sign height from 8’-0” to approximately 30’ for sign B1-500, to increase sign graphic area from 64 sq.ft., to 153 sq. ft. for sign B1-500, and to increase sign height from 8’-0” to approx. 15’ for sign B2-501.3376.09(B,2), Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts.To reduce sign setback from 15’ to 0’ for signs EX2-300, EX2-301, and EX2-302, to increase sign height from 3’ to 6’-3” for signs EX2-300, EX2- 301, and EX2-302.3376.09(B,3), Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts.To increase total number of permanent instructional signs from eight (8) (two per abutting street) to seventeen (17), to increase sign height of seventeen (17) permanent instructional signs from 3’ to 5’-7”, and to increase graphic area of seventeen (17) permanent instructional signs from 4 sq.ft. to 7 sq.ft.3376.09(A,4), Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts.To increase the sign height from 8’-0” to 30’ for sign B1-500 and to 15’ for sign B2-501 and to increase the aggregate graphic area from 64 sq.ft. to 266 sq. ft. for the east elevation (signs B1-500, B2-501 and V2-504). Proposal:To allow multiple wall, ground and directional signs. Applicant(s):City of Columbus Department of Public Health, c/o Danielle Ohms 240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215 Property Owner(s):Applicant Attorney/Agent:PLANIT Studios, c/o Devin Kime760 Lakeview Blvd. Ste. 500 Worthington, Ohio 43085 Planner:Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov 03.Application No.:GC23-031 Location:7480 SAWMILL RD. (43016), located on the east side of Sawmill Road, approximately 210 feet north of Hard Road (590-251716; Far Northwest Civic Association). Existing Zoning:CPD, Commercial Planned Development District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3377.27(C,2), Temporary on-premises signs--General provisions.To increase the height of a temporary signs from 8 feet to 11 feet 3377.24(D),Wall signs for individual uses.To increase the Graphic area for a side wall sign from 16 sq.ft. to 26 sq.ft.3377.24(B),Wall signs for individual uses.To increase the Graphic area for a side wall sign on a facade that is not oriented to a street from 13.67 sq.ft. to 25 sq.ft. 3377.18(A,1), Permanent on-premises projecting signs.To allow 12 projecting signs on fuel station building columns directed to the same street as a ground sign. 3377.08(B,2), Illumination and special effects.To reduce the portion of the percentage of the sign utilized for identification from 50% to 44%. 3377.17(A), Setback regulations for permanent on-premises ground signs.To reduce the setback of a ground sign from 15ft to 13ft 3372.806(A and E,1)To allow two wall signs (signs E.1 and E.2) with automatic changeable copy and a monument sign (sign C) with automatic changeable copy whose base is 38 inches in height and is 4 inches less in width than the sign structure itself. Proposal:To allow one temporary sign and multiple ground, wall, and projecting signs. Applicant(s):Skilken Gold 4270 Morse Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Property Owner(s):JG Sawmill, LLC MG Sawmill, MG Easton, LLC475 Metro Place Suite 450 Dublin, Ohio 43017 Attorney/Agent:Zoning Resources, c/o Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive South Bloomfield, Ohio 43103 Planner:Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov 04.Application No.:GC23-033 Location:915 W 5th AVE. (43212), located on the southwest corner of West 5th Avenue and Delashmut Avenue.` (010 - 063098, 010-063199; Fith by Northwest Area Commission). Existing Zoning:CPD, Commercial District Request:Graphics Plan & Special Permit(s) to Section(s):3378.01(D), General provisions To grant a Special Permit for an off-premises ground sign. 3382.07, Graphics plan. To establish a Graphics Plan for an apartment building Proposal:To establish a new Graphics Plan for a mixed use development and accessory parking facility. Applicant(s):Elford, Inc, c/o Dave Perry411 East Town St, Fl 1Columbus, Ohio 43215 Property Owner(s):WC ECP Monarch, LLC, c/o Mike Fitzpatrick1220 Dublin RoadColumbus, Ohio 43215 Attorney/Agent:Donald Plank, Atty.Plank Law Firm, 411 East Town Street, Floor 2Columbus, Ohio 43215 Planner:Adam Trimmer, 614-645-1469; ADTrrimmer@Columbus.gov

    Oct 3, 2023

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2023-1817: Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Chapter 919, Signs, to regulate the use of non-advertising signs for Major Public Destination Facilities in the RIV-NS District. (Needs to be sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation)

    Jul 24, 2023

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • BL2023-1858: An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by deleting sections 17.32.020(B)(3) and 17.40.510(C) and adding new language in those sections clarifying that signs regulated by the Metropolitan Department of Codes are to be maintained so that all sign panels remain complete and intact (Proposal No. 2023Z-005TX-001).

    Apr 20, 2023

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2022-0592: Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Zoning Districts in General, Article II, Base Zoning District, Chapter 904 Mixed Use Districts; Article IV, Planning Districts, Chapter 908 Public Realm Districts; Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.02, Use Table; and Section 911.04, Use Standards; Article VI Development Standards, Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access, Chapter 915, Environmental Performance Standards, and Chapter 919, Signs; and Article VIII Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures; and Article IX, Chapter 926 Definitions, to create three new base zoning districts, and other zoning amendments. (Public Hearing was recessed 9/14/22) (Reconvened Public Hearing was held 12/5/22)

    Jul 8, 2022

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2021-1906: Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article II, Base Zoning Districts; Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.02, Use Table; and Section 911.04, Use Standards; Article VI Development Standards, Chapter 915, Chapter 915.04, Environmental Performance Standard, and Chapter 919, Signs; and Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures, 922.15, to create a new Urban Center Mixed Use Zoning Districts and related zoning regulations. (Report and Recommendation received 4/5/2022) (Public Hearing held 5/25/22)

    Sep 17, 2021

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 21-SIGNAUTH-0001: Request: Sign Authorization to permit placement of a sign not specifically authorized under current LDC regulations Project Name: Sign Authorization Location: 1018 S. 7th Street Owner: Simmons College of Kentucky Applicant: Signarama Downtown Representative: Kaitlyn Grace Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: 6 - David James Case Manager: Beth Jones, AICP, Planner II

    Aug 5, 2021

    ·Louisville, KY
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  • Tulsa Zoning Code Adopted November 05, 2015 Effective January 01, 2016

    Nov 5, 2015

    ·Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa Zoning Code was adopted November 5, 2015, and became effective January 1, 2016, with amendments continuing through October 21, 2025. The code is organized as Title 42 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances and comprises 90 chapters covering zoning districts (residential, mixed-use, commercial/industrial, overlay, special, and legacy), building types and use categories, supplemental regulations, parking, signs, landscaping, outdoor lighting, review procedures, administration, nonconformities, violations and enforcement, and measurements. The document spans 400 pages and establishes comprehensive zoning and property restriction standards for the City of Tulsa.

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  • An ordinance amending CHAPTER 42, “SOLICITORS,” of ...

    Dallas, TX
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    This ordinance amends Dallas City Code Chapter 42 to establish a registration and regulatory program for home solicitors, responding to citizen complaints about unsolicited solicitations and door-to-door activities on residential premises. The measure creates requirements for home solicitor registration, sets procedures and fees, regulates the timing and manner of solicitations, establishes recordkeeping requirements, and allows residents to post signs prohibiting solicitors; it also bars persons convicted of serious crimes (listed in Section 429(a)(2)) from engaging in home solicitation activities. The ordinance carries a penalty of up to $500 for violations and updates existing provisions to comply with state law requirements.

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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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  • land use ordinance

    Honolulu, HI
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    This is a table of contents and amendment history for the Honolulu City and County Land Use Ordinance (LUO), originally enacted in 1986 and revised as of February 6, 2024. The document lists over 70 amendments made between 1988 and 2007, covering topics including zoning regulations, parking standards, height restrictions, special districts (such as Waikiki and Chinatown), dwelling types (ohana dwellings, elderly housing), and sign regulations. The document serves as a comprehensive record of zoning and land use policy changes affecting the City and County of Honolulu.

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  • Urban Forestry Commission | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC), originally established as the Tree Commission in the early 1990s and dormant since the early 2000s, was revived in 2021 through Cleveland City Council legislation amending Chapter 163 of the Codified Ordinances. The UFC advises the Mayor and City Council on policies and regulations to increase tree canopy and neighborhood vibrancy, with responsibilities including adoption of an urban forest management plan, development of a comprehensive tree inventory, policy recommendations, monitoring of implementation, and grant solicitation. The commission holds quarterly public meetings that are live-streamed on Sustainable Cleveland's YouTube and broadcast on TV20, with scheduled Budget Committee meetings on May 8, 2026 and July 10, 2026, and a Policy Committee meeting on June 10, 2026. Public comments are accepted online (by noon ET on the day of the meeting) and in-person (with sign-in required at least 5 minutes before the meeting), with each speaker limited to 3 minutes and comments required to be relevant to the posted agenda.

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  • administrative-code-2021-ordinance-25387-03-2022.pdf

    Fort Worth, TX
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    Ordinance No. 25387-03-2022 amends the Fort Worth City Code Chapter 7 to adopt a revised Administrative Building Code that establishes administrative, organizational, and enforcement regulations for the Fort Worth Building, Residential, Plumbing, Fuel and Gas, Mechanical, Electrical, Sign, Pool and Spa, and Existing Building codes. The ordinance updates provisions originally adopted in December 2016 (Ordinance 22523-12-2016) and defines the scope and application of building code regulations for construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings and structures within the city. The code specifies applicability of different technical codes, including the Building Code for most structures and the Residential Code for detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with specified height limitations.

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  • BOZA Agenda - Oct 2025

    Chattanooga, TN
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    The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled a meeting for October 1st, 2025, with three old business items and eleven new business items for consideration. Old business includes two setback reduction variances and one townhome massing variance (which the applicant requested to withdraw), while new business encompasses various requests for variances and special exceptions, including setback reductions, sign height increases, parking space increases, and special exceptions for uses such as group homes, drug treatment clinics, and parking lots across multiple city districts.

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  • title 42 zoning and property restrictions

    Tulsa, OK
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    Title 42 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances is the Zoning Code of the City of Tulsa, adopted October 4, 2014, comprising 18 chapters and four appendices governing zoning districts and land use restrictions. The code establishes purposes including promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; prevention of overcrowding and population concentration; and conservation of property values through appropriate land use allocation. The ordinance creates multiple zoning districts including Agriculture, Residential General, Parking, Office, Commercial, Mixed-Use Institutional, Corridor, Scientific Research and Development, and Industrial, each with distinct provisions. The code also regulates signs, landscape requirements, historic preservation, parking, enforcement, and board of adjustment procedures, with detailed use unit summaries and zoning matrices provided in appendices.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LODI PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

    Akron, OH
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for the Codified Ordinances of Lodi Part Twelve, which comprises the city's Planning and Zoning Code. It outlines three main titles: Planning (including the Planning Commission and Development Policy Plan), Subdivision Regulations (covering general provisions, administration, procedures, and design standards), and Zoning (detailing various zoning districts from residential to industrial, along with regulations for signs, parking, flood prevention, and unsafe buildings). The code, last updated in 1993, includes multiple appendices with zoning maps, flowcharts, and technical specifications for implementation and enforcement.

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  • AMBLER BOROUGH, MONTGOMERy COUNW, pA ORDINANCE NUMBER 1119

    Ambler, PA
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    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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  • CITY OF HARTFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ZONING REGULATIONS Adopted

    Hartford, CT
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    The City of Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission adopted comprehensive zoning regulations on December 6, 2005, which were subsequently amended and restated on September 23, 2014, amended again on December 9, 2014, and amended and restated on April 14, 2015, becoming effective April 29, 2015. The regulations establish a framework for land use control across ten articles covering general provisions, administration and enforcement, zoning districts, permitted uses, parking and loading requirements, accessory uses, signs, planned developments, fences, and landscaping. The document serves as the primary municipal code governing zoning compliance, district classifications, lot requirements, building standards, and development procedures for Hartford.

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  • Title 20 - ZONING | Code of Ordinances | San Jose, CA

    San Jose, CA
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    This document is a table of contents for Title 20 (ZONING) of the San Jose Municipal Code, listing the organizational structure and chapter divisions of San Jose's zoning ordinances as of January 29, 2020. Title 20 contains 17 chapters covering zoning districts (open space, residential, commercial, industrial, planned development, and downtown), specific use and height regulations, parking and loading requirements, storm water management, administration and permits, nonconforming uses, condominium regulations, mobilehome park conversions, and affordable housing density bonuses and incentives. The document also references related titles including Title 18 (Local Planning), Title 19 (Subdivisions), Title 21 (Environmental Clearance), and Title 23 (Signs).

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  • town of wilmington zoning ordinance & development guidelines

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Town of Wilmington zoning ordinance, effective March 16, 2021, establishes comprehensive land use regulations pursuant to Vermont's Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act. The ordinance outlines districts, permitted uses, design standards, and administrative procedures to guide development while protecting the community's character, natural resources, and public facilities. Key components include overlays for historic preservation and flood hazards, sign regulations, telecommunications standards, and requirements for zoning permits before land development commences, though routine maintenance and repairs are exempted.

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  • LEXINGTON TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Zoning Ordinance Lexington Township

    Lexington, KY
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    Lexington Township's Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 02-01), originally adopted November 21, 2002, and effective December 8, 2002, has been amended multiple times through March 2018 to address evolving land use needs. Notable amendments include provisions for bed and breakfast sign regulations (2011), wind energy conversion systems and MET towers (2011, 2014), wireless communication equipment collocation (2014), lakefront residential and recreational districts (2013), solar energy systems (2018), and various site development and administration standards. The ordinance establishes zoning districts, definitions, street access requirements, and development standards for Sanilac County, Michigan.

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  • City of Akron Form-Based Zoning Code

    Akron, OH
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    The City of Akron adopted a Form-Based Zoning Code effective January 19, 2024, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework organized into five main chapters covering introductory provisions, zoning districts (including open space, neighborhood, and mixed-use districts), use regulations, development standards (parking, landscaping, lighting, signs, and building standards), and administration procedures. The code replaces traditional zoning with a form-based approach that emphasizes building form and urban design while regulating uses such as parking and access, landscape design, and signage across multiple overlay and neighborhood districts throughout the city.

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  • council_minutes_book_141.pdf

    San Diego, CA
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    The San Diego City Council held a regular meeting on March 2, 1971, with six of nine councilmen present. The Council approved previous meeting minutes, referred a communication regarding rezoning and sign regulations near Mission Bay Park to the Planning Commission for public hearings, and adopted Resolution 202013 to vacate portions of Genesee Avenue adjacent to Genesee Vista. Additionally, the Council introduced a proposed ordinance to amend building and building regulation sections of the San Diego Municipal Code, with discussion continuing from a prior February 16, 1971 meeting.

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  • Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Town of Wilmington's Zoning Ordinance, effective September 20, 2022, establishes comprehensive regulations for land use and development within the municipality. The ordinance aims to guide growth according to the town plan, protect community character, ensure compatible land uses, prevent environmental pollution, and conserve natural resources while supporting orderly social and economic development. The document includes ten articles covering administrative procedures, zoning districts and permitted uses, historic design review and flood hazard overlays, development standards, signs, and telecommunications, along with appendices containing design guidelines and listings of historic properties.

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