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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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  • Building Services & Code Enforcement 451 South State Street, Room 215

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document provides zoning district classifications and purposes for residential areas in Salt Lake City, administered by Building Services & Code Enforcement (located at 451 South State Street, Room 215; contact 801-535-6000). The city defines six primary residential zoning categories: three foothills residential districts (FR-1 requiring lots of at least 43,560 square feet, FR-2 requiring 21,780 square feet, and FR-3 requiring 12,000 square feet, all designed to minimize environmental hazards and protect scenic character); three single-family residential districts (R-1-12,000, R-1-7,000, and R-1-5,000 with decreasing minimum lot sizes); and two special development pattern districts (SR-1 and SR-3) intended to preserve neighborhood character, with SR-2 reserved for future use. The document was updated in October 2012.

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  • West Chester, Pennsylvania | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

    West Chester, PA
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    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Quaker-settled county seat chartered in 1799, experienced significant architectural and cultural development in the 19th century under architects William Strickland and Thomas U. Walter, earning it the designation "The Athens of Pennsylvania." The borough's historic district, established in the 1980s and expanded in 2005 to cover nearly 80 percent of the borough, has become a model for preservation and heritage tourism, leading to its recognition as a National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination in 2006 and Preserve America Community designation in 2006. Community preservation efforts include annual Town Tours and Village Walks programs and participation in Pennsylvania's Elm Street Project, which focuses on revitalizing historically significant neighborhoods like the East End, West Chester's largest African American community.

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  • Council Meeting Schedule - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    This document describes the City of Jersey City's regular Council meeting schedule and procedures. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 PM, and are open to the public with designated times for public comment; members wishing to speak must contact the City Clerk beforehand. Council Caucus meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 4:00 PM to discuss upcoming agenda items and are open to the public but do not allow public comment, though the Council may hold closed caucuses excluding the public. All caucuses are held at the Anna Cucci Memorial Council Chambers located at 280 Grove Street, Second Floor, City Hall.

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  • Public Records

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts has established a public records policy affirming that openness promotes better-informed citizens and better government, with strict adherence to Ohio's Public Records Law and applicable federal exemptions. Records are defined broadly to include all documents in any format created or received by the office that document its organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or activities, and are public unless specifically exempt under state or federal law. Cheryl Denton, located at the 2nd floor Justice Center, 1200 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio, and reachable at cedenton@cuyahogacounty.gov, is designated as the public records manager responsible for making records readily available for inspection and copying. Record requests need only identify the records with sufficient clarity for retrieval and review; requesters are not required to submit written requests, provide their identity, or disclose the intended use of records, except when such information would enhance the office's ability to locate and deliver the requested materials. The office will contact requesters for clarification if the requested records are not clearly identified and will assist in revising requests by explaining how records are organized and maintained.

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  • City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    The document contains the agenda and partial minutes from Oakland's Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) monthly meetings held in December 2014 and November 2014. The December 18, 2014 meeting, scheduled from 5:30–7:30 pm at City Hall, included nine commissioners and covered four primary items: design alternatives for a Lake Merritt to Bay Trail pedestrian/bicycle bridge (35 minutes), near-final design review for OBAG-funded bikeways on Oak Street, Madison Street, 8th Street, and 9th Street leading to Lake Merritt BART (30 minutes), adoption of draft commission by-laws (20 minutes), and a three-month agenda look-ahead (15 minutes). The document also references approval of November and December 1 special meeting minutes and provides public comment procedures under Robert's Rules of Order.

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  • Bethlehem-pa

    Bethlehem, PA
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    The City of Bethlehem Zoning Ordinance, last revised May 20, 2021 and effective June 15, 2012, is Part 13 of the city's codified ordinances and establishes zoning regulations across residential and non-residential districts. The ordinance defines district classifications, allowed uses in primarily residential and non-residential zones, dimensional requirements, off-street parking and loading standards, sign regulations, and landmark protections. Specialized provisions address workforce housing incentives, open space development options in the RR district, design guidelines for the CL, CB, and RT districts, steep slope provisions, and floodway and flood fringe districts.

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  • County Clerk | Recording Division - Home

    Dallas, TX
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    The Dallas County Clerk's Recording Division maintains official public records for property deeds, liens, transfers, and probate matters at 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, operating Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The division newly offers Electronic Certified Official Public Record Documents available for 24-hour online purchase with encrypted digital signatures as an alternative to paper documents. Additional responsibilities include filing assumed business names (DBAs), tax certificates, and plats, with a free property fraud alert system available to protect property owners from fraudulent recordings. The Recording Division operates under authority granted by the Texas Constitution, which designates the County Clerk as the county's recorder, and administers various state statutes governing property, commercial, and probate records.

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  • Amendments after adoption of revised map

    Wilmington, DE
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    This document presents the City of Wilmington's zoning map and associated amendments following the adoption of a revised map on July 16, 2018 (Ordinance 18-018). The map designates various zoning districts including residential (R-1 through R-5-C), commercial (C-1 through C-6), manufacturing/industrial (M-1, M-2), waterfront (W-1 through W-4), and open space categories, with district boundaries measured from street sidelines and lot lines according to City Code 48-6. The document also lists 20 zoning revision ordinances adopted between 2005 and 2018 that modified the map, with a note that the map is supplemented by additional materials for flood and historic districts.

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  • Bethlehem Township - Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Bethlehem, PA
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    Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania is conducting a 2027 Comprehensive Plan survey and committee process to guide community vision over a 10-year period, with the Comprehensive Plan Committee scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 4th from 5pm to 6pm at the municipal building, 4225 Easton Avenue. The township declared a Snow Emergency from 6:00pm Saturday, January 24, 2026 through 6:00pm Monday, January 26, 2026, prohibiting parking on designated snow emergency routes and requiring residents to clear snow from sidewalks and fire hydrants. The Police Department is hiring for entry-level police patrol officer positions. Traffic control enhancements were enacted at the intersection of Seventh Street and Dewalt Street at Comer Park, converting it to an all-way stop intersection with new STOP signs and flashing alert signs. Blasting operations began at the Freemansburg Industrial construction site (1600 Freemansburg Avenue) on January 5, 2026.

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  • Handout based on Ordinance #611-H for NT City of St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    This handout from the City of St. Petersburg presents updates to residential land development regulations under Ordinance #611-H, effective July 18, 2025, establishing guidelines for Neighborhood Traditional (NT) single-family districts. The document describes the characteristics of traditional neighborhoods platted before the mid-1920s, featuring narrow lots (typically 45-60 feet wide), pedestrian-oriented design, homes built close to the street with front porches, rear alley access instead of front driveways, and building heights generally not exceeding 24 feet. These neighborhoods prioritize walkability and public transportation access over automobile accommodation, with diverse housing types including single-family homes, small apartments, and ancillary dwelling units to accommodate residents at different life stages and income levels.

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  • BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 417 East Fayette Street, 8th Floor

    Baltimore, MD
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    This document outlines Baltimore City's zoning framework as administered by the Department of Planning under Director Douglas B. McCoach, III. Baltimore City's Zoning Ordinance was established following Ordinance #1051 in 1971 and organizes land uses into four basic categories: residential, office-residential, business, and manufacturing. The City has ten residential districts designated with "R" followed by a number, with density increasing proportionally to the number designation. Single-family residential districts include R-1 (maximum 5.9 units per acre), R-3 (maximum 8.7 units per acre), R-1A (maximum 3 units per acre, created in 1992), and R-1B (maximum 2 units per acre, created in 1992), with examples including Ten Hills, Hunting Ridge, Guilford, Mt. Washington, Ashburton, and Harford-Echodale. The Planning Commission is required by Article 66B of the State Charter to review and make recommendations on all zoning changes and text amendments within 100 days of introduction, and holds public hearings on proposed changes.

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  • 25 (8) NEWSLETTER 2025 | KINGSTON TOWNSHIP​ AUGUST

    Kingston, PA
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    Kingston Township's August 2025 newsletter announces that Pennsylvania's Fireworks Law (Act 74 of 2022) permits consumer fireworks use by residents 18 and older during Labor Day weekend, provided safety guidelines are followed, including the 150-foot distance requirement from occupied structures and compliance with the Township Noise Ordinance. The newsletter also notifies residents that July 2025 Board meeting minutes are now available for public review on the Township's ECodes platform, and reports that Kingston Township has entered into stormwater easement agreements with two residents on Summit Street and Perrin Avenue to remove aging stormwater pipes and replace them with improved systems designed to reduce flooding risk.

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  • 27 x 2027 | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane's "27 x 2027 Urban Mobility Network" project aims to create 27 miles of connected, safe walking and bicycling routes across all quadrants of Spokane using adaptive "quick-build" design interventions that can be tested and modified based on real-world outcomes. Beginning in 2025, initial installations will extend from the Centennial Trail up Elm Street and Belt Street to the Shadle Park district center, featuring crossing safety improvements at Broadway and Boone avenues, wayfinding markings, and protected bike lanes. The Belt Street phase will coincide with scheduled resurfacing work from Garland Avenue to Wellesley Avenue and include a two-way protected bike lane, reduced crossing distances, and adjusted lane widths to improve safety for all road users.

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  • Sec. 27-241. West Tampa Overlay District Development ...

    Tampa, FL
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    This document establishes the West Tampa Overlay District Development Design Standards, a regulatory framework created in January 2022 to preserve the historic character of the West Tampa area. The overlay district encompasses a mixed-use neighborhood with commercial, multi-family, and single-family properties, bounded by Tampa Bay Boulevard, the Hillsborough River, and various avenues, and aims to maintain the development patterns and physical characteristics of structures built in the 1920s and earlier, including those within the nationally designated historic district established in the early 1980s. The section provides detailed geographic boundaries using street centerlines and landmarks to define the specific area subject to these design standards.

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