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29 results for “zoning ordinance” · minutes

  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 4/15/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, with five members present, presiding over Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity through zoning amendments, and CB 121196, a comprehensive rezoning measure affecting multiple neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) designed to increase housing supply, support mixed-use redevelopment, remove construction barriers for alternative building methods, and incentivize community-serving uses. The meeting lasted approximately two hours, ending at 11:35 a.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 4/6/2026

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on April 6, 2026, to discuss and hold a public hearing on Council Bill 121173, which proposes significant amendments to Seattle's land use and zoning regulations in Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The ordinance would modify the Official Land Use Map across numerous pages and amend or repeal several sections of the municipal code related to zoning regulations. The committee, with six of nine members present, conducted the public hearing across multiple sessions throughout the day, beginning at 9:35 a.m. and continuing with recesses until at least 6:02 p.m.

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    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    On February 24, 2026, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they passed several resolutions including recognition of Dr. Mustafa "Mark" Hamed and Hassan F. Abdallah for their election to the Michigan Board of Medicine, condolences for the passing of David Dumas, and approval of a consent agenda. The Council also approved a temporary use permit for a food truck at 25351 Ford Road, allowing one food truck to operate for six months (February 25 to August 31, 2026) as the property owner works toward establishing a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment, consistent with the city's zoning ordinance adopted in September 2025.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.

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  • CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Date: 1/5/2026

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Minutes

    The Pottsville City Council met on January 5, 2026, to conduct reorganizational business including swearing in Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price, appointing interim legal counsel (Gretchen Sterns as interim solicitor and Shane Hobbs as interim assistant solicitor), and establishing department director positions across public affairs, finance, public safety, streets, and parks. The meeting agenda included approval of departmental monthly reports with performance metrics, a presentation on Main Street transformative strategies, and consideration of new business items such as zoning ordinances for skill games and vape shops, senior-friendly parking initiatives, and procedures for appointing city officials.

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  • December 29, 2025-Special Meeting PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

    Dec 29, 2025

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
    Minutes

    On December 29, 2025, Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding data centers and to conduct several contractual and budgetary votes. The board ratified contracts with Thornton Acoustics & Vibrations and BCD H20 Solutions LLC, and approved a purchase of anti-skid materials up to $4,100. The meeting included public comment from numerous residents before adjourning at 9:05 p.m.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
    Minutes

    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    At its June 18, 2025 business meeting, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including May 2025 financial reports and a bill payment of $314,883.00, and authorized advertisement of two zoning ordinance amendments addressing accessory structures and childcare centers in commercial districts. The board awarded the 2025 road program bid to Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC for $1,029,395.60 and approved the Westrum preliminary land development plan for a 45-townhome age-targeted housing project on Trooper and Germantown Pike in a 2-1 vote, with Supervisor Betz opposing due to concerns about zoning precedent and resident impact. The board also unanimously approved the Windy Hill preliminary/final subdivision plan for two residential lots and authorized DEP planning module authorization for the same project.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM

    Jul 24, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Township Planning Commission held its July 24, 2025 meeting where commissioners unanimously approved corrected May 22 meeting minutes and decided to table the DePaul farm improvement plan application at 1616 Whitehall Road pending applicant appearance after resolving zoning issues. The Commission directed staff to integrate a draft sign ordinance with existing revisions and prepare it for review, focusing initially on definitions while ensuring proper use of enforcement language, and also requested staff to assemble a comprehensive binder of all Township-owned properties with photographs, histories, and restrictions for each parcel.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    This document records a Regular Zoning Meeting of the Jackson, Mississippi City Council held on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., with Council President Virgi Lindsay presiding and five of seven council members present. The meeting addressed Zoning Case No. 4283, an ordinance to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow transitional housing for homeless youth, filed by Glenda Bryant. The Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing on April 23, 2025, and notice of the petition was published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 2024 Approved May 28, 2024 1 Minutes 1

    May 13, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, where a public hearing was conducted on proposed VPP zoning amendments (Ordinance 1586-2024) that had been in development for over a year. The solicitor confirmed all required notification procedures under Pennsylvania law had been completed, including mailings to affected property owners, publication in the Daily Local News, posting on affected parcels, and review by the Chester County Planning Commission. The ordinance was scheduled for a second reading and consideration later in the evening, with the Chester County Planning Commission acknowledged for preparing the city's zoning map as part of the amendment process.

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  • M E E T I N G M I N U T E S TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN COUNTY OF OCEAN

    Nov 21, 2023

    ·Portland, ME
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    On November 21, 2023, the Township of Ocean Committee held a business meeting where they advanced cannabis cultivation regulations by introducing an amendment to an overlay zone ordinance for indoor cultivation west of the Parkway, subject to Pinelands Commission restrictions. The Committee also approved a $404,340 New Jersey DOT grant for road improvements to Letts Landing Road, Crosswind Road, and Keelson Drive, and initiated the first reading of an ordinance updating secondhand dealer regulations in coordination with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Additionally, the Township announced ongoing community programs including a food drive through December 15th, fitness classes at the Community Center, and a Holiday Light Show at Corliss Park Lake.

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  • MINUTES: JULY 19, 2016 MEETING 1 AMBLER BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES

    Jul 19, 2016

    ·Ambler, PA
    Minutes

    The July 19, 2016 Ambler Borough Council meeting included recognition of Administrative Sergeant John C. Keefer's retirement from the police department and a public hearing on Ordinance 1099, which proposed repealing the Riparian Buffer Ordinance 1095 adopted in May 2016. The hearing revealed divided public opinion, with residents citing property rights concerns and inconsistent enforcement on one side, while others argued the ordinance protects sensitive riparian zones for community benefit; the solicitor clarified that Ordinance 1095 contains no enforceable restrictions and merely provides guidelines, while the floodplain ordinance remains in effect.

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  • Minutes - January 12, 2006

    Jan 12, 2006

    ·Knoxville, TN
    Minutes

    The Metropolitan Planning Commission met in regular session on January 12, 2006, in Knoxville, Tennessee, with 16 members present. The Commission approved the January 12 agenda and December 8, 2005 minutes on consent, presented Susan Brown with a plaque for her three-year term as chair, and voted unanimously to postpone several items including "The Woodlands of Knoxville" and the Douglas Hutchens application to the February 9 and March 9, 2006 meetings, respectively. The agenda also included reviews of tabled items related to Knox County zoning ordinance amendments, subdivision plans, and various property development proposals.

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  • Board of Supervisors:

    Carlisle, PA
    Minutes

    The Center Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on June 12, 2024, at the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company Firehall in Butler, Pennsylvania. During the public comment period, a resident questioned the timber ordinance's prohibition on portable sawmills; the board decided to amend the ordinance to specify "no commercial portable sawmills" to allow private property owners to use portable sawmills on their own land. The board approved previous meeting minutes, the May 2024 Treasurer's Report, two warrant lists, and appointed Ryan Crawford as Step-Up Foreman of the Road Crew; May zoning report data showed construction costs of $2,290,000 with $2,943.29 in fees collected.

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  • MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING

    Lexington, KY
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    The Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky held its regular meeting on December 4, 2012, with all commissioners present. The board approved minutes from previous meetings and recognized the retirement of Assistant Police Chief Quentin Hughes after 21 years of service. The board proceeded with a second reading of Ordinance No. BG2012-39, which rezones a 1.56-acre tract of land at 603 Old Morgantown Road from multi-family residential to general business use.

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  • Hartford Township

    Hartford, CT
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    Hartford Township held a Regular Board Meeting on January 8, 2026, with all board members present. The board approved budget amendments and bills/payroll totaling $35,204.99, adopted Resolution 26-1 regarding poverty exemption income guidelines and tax value reduction policies, and accepted a proposal from Elevate Designs to update the township website for ADA compliance. A special meeting was scheduled for January 29, 2026, to review a Zoning Ordinance update.

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  • 1 WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

    Worcester, MA
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    On September 27, 2018, the Worcester Township Planning Commission approved the Preliminary/Final Plan of Lot Consolidation for Westrum on Trooper Road, which included discussion of a proposed second dwelling unit and preservation of an existing barn on the property. The Commission held substantial debate on a proposed Center Point Village Ordinance, with Chair Todd, Mr. Sherr, and Ms. Greenawalt all expressing disapproval of the ordinance as written, citing concerns about housing density and design standards, while several residents commented on issues including walkability, traffic, restrictive design standards, and the process used to develop the ordinance.

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  • Carlisle, PA

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough Council held a meeting on June 10, 2021, which was conducted both in-person and via Zoom. The primary agenda item was a public hearing on the proposed Grace United Methodist Map Amendment Ordinance. The meeting included provisions for public participation through email submissions and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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  • Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County

    Lansford, PA
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    The Wyoming County Planning Commission met on August 20, 2025, with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. The primary announcement concerned Falls Township's plan to rescind its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transfer administrative and plan-approval authority to the County effective December 31, 2025, while retaining its own Zoning Ordinance, Officer, and Board. This change would shift Falls Township from one of five municipalities with independent SALDO authority to operating under the County's SALDO, requiring coordination between the County and Falls Township's Zoning Officer.

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  • PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP MEETING OF THE PLANNING ...

    Providence, RI
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    The Providence Township Planning Commission met on September 18, 2023, to review three land development applications, including a garage waiver at 194 Main Street, New Providence Baptist Church's plan waiver, and BB's Warehouse expansion project. The commission also discussed a zoning ordinance amendment regarding short-term rentals and a bed and breakfast planning module, while noting that the Zoning Hearing Board had previously granted Samuel King and Stephen Stoltzfus variances to convert a restaurant and garage use to a furniture showroom at 2218 Beaver Valley Pike.

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  • ferguson township board of supervisors

    State College, PA
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    Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on February 4, 2019, with an agenda including discussion of draft amendments to the Township's Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development ordinances, which have been in development since 2017 with planning firm Environmental Planning & Design. The meeting also included a special report on the Clearwater Conservancy Scotia Young Forest Conservation Initiative, approval of previous meeting minutes, and several new business items including a public hearing resolution on agreements with Thistlewood Homeowners Association and a liquor license modification request for Giant Food Stores. The Board planned an open house on February 21st to gather citizen input before presenting the ordinance amendments for public hearing and potential adoption in May 2019.

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  • COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

    Chattanooga, TN
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    On October 18, 2022, the Chattanooga City Council approved five zoning ordinances in final reading. The ordinances rezoned multiple properties across Districts 8 and 9, changing designations from residential zones to urban general commercial zones or residential townhouse/zero lot line zones for various addresses including properties on Central Avenue, East 4th Street, East 13th Street, East 14th Street, and South Germantown Road. The council voted unanimously to approve all five ordinances together.

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  • POCONO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

    Pocono Township, PA
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    On March 20, 2017, the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting where they approved minutes from previous sessions and a supplemental appropriation list. Public comments addressed several matters including a proposed short-term rental ordinance being drafted by the Board, the status of a three-year Route 611 project beginning that day, and inquiries about meeting room chairs and the old State Police Barracks. The Board also announced an upcoming public hearing scheduled for April 18, 2017 on a proposed Resort Re-Use Overlay District.

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  • YORK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 190 Oak Road, Dallastown PA 17313

    York, PA
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    The York Township Board of Commissioners met on July 9, 2024, to address multiple administrative and development matters. The agenda included approval of fire and rescue scholarships for five recipients, processing surety releases and reductions for several land developments on Cape Horn Road, and a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment regarding non-profit botanical garden uses. Key administrative actions included appointing Larena Keller as Deputy Treasurer, authorizing signings on various financial accounts, adopting treasury management resolutions, and approving a $2,390 website rebuild project, while the Public Works department presented a $134,000 proposal for Bridge 419 replacement on Hess Farm Road.

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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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  • Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    The Wyoming County Planning Commission held its August 20, 2025 meeting with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. Falls Township is considering rescinding its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transferring administrative and plan-approval authority to the County, effective December 31, 2025, while retaining its own Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Officer. This change would move Falls Township from one of five municipalities with independent SALDO authority to joining the 18 municipalities that operate under the County's SALDO.

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  • Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County

    Nanticoke, PA
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    The Wyoming County Planning Commission met on August 20, 2025, with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. A key announcement concerned Falls Township's plan to rescind its Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transfer administrative and plan-approval authority to the County, with an anticipated effective date of December 31, 2025; Falls Township would retain its own Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Officer, and Zoning Board. This change would consolidate Falls Township's subdivision and land development approvals with the County's system, transitioning it from one of five townships with independent SALDO authority to one of eighteen townships operating under the County SALDO.

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  • Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County

    Lansdale, PA
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    The Wyoming County Planning Commission held its August 20, 2025 meeting with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. Falls Township is considering rescinding its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transferring administrative and plan-approval authority to the County, with an effective date of December 31, 2025, while retaining its own Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Officer. This change would move Falls Township from one of five municipalities with independent SALDO authority to relying on the County's SALDO administration, similar to the other 18 townships in Wyoming County.

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