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5 results for “sustainability policy” · other

  • 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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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
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The City of Cleveland adopted a collection of ordinances to enable and facilitate urban agriculture in support of community health, sustainability, and local economies. The Urban Garden District was established as part of the zoning code (Ord. No. 208-07, passed 3-5-07) to protect areas designated for local food production, community education, garden-related job training, and environmental enhancement. Additional measures include a zoning update permitting the keeping of chickens, bees, and other livestock in all zoning districts; a licensing policy administered through the Cleveland Department of Public Health; amendments allowing farm stands and agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots in residential districts; and a clarification of the permitting process for high tunnels and hoop houses issued by the Department of Building and Housing in December 2012. An Urban Agriculture Overlay District (draft) was introduced to Cleveland City Council to allow more intensive urban agriculture uses in designated areas and remains pending.

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  • BUILDSpokane | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane is conducting a comprehensive update of Title 17 of the Spokane Municipal Code (the Development Code) through the BUILDSpokane project, in partnership with planning firms Clarion Associates and Kimley Horn. The modernization effort aims to align zoning and development regulations with current policy objectives, reduce barriers to development, and promote affordability, equity, and sustainability while improving code accessibility and review efficiency. The project is proceeding concurrently with PlanSpokane 2046, the City's comprehensive plan update, to meet state requirements and ensure Spokane's regulatory framework supports long-term community goals.

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  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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