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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-05-20

    May 20, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on May 20, 2026, with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck), chaired by Councilmember Lin. The committee recommended passage of CB 121196, a comprehensive zoning ordinance affecting the University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown neighborhoods that rezones land, amends development standards to increase housing supply, removes barriers to passive house and mass timber construction, and incentivizes community-serving uses, with the vote 4–1 in favor (Hollingsworth abstained). CB 121214, which introduces a new data center definition and establishes a moratorium on data center applications, and CB 121215, which clarifies council land use decision processes, were discussed but no votes were recorded.

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Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-05-14

May 14, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Governance and Utilities Committee met on May 14, 2026, to conduct municipal appointments and authorize stormwater-related agreements. The Committee unanimously approved (5–0) the reappointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities through December 31, 2029, and confirmed two new members to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel: Stan Diddams and Gabriel Navarro, each for terms through July 31, 2028. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121202, which authorizes Seattle Public Utilities to execute amendments to its interlocal agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District regarding the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program (approved 4–0, with Dan Strauss excused). A second ordinance, CB 121190, relating to the 2026 Stormwater Code Update and compliance with the City's 2024–2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit, was under review at the meeting's close.

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

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    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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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2026-04-06

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on April 6, 2026, to review Council Bill 121173, an ordinance amending Seattle's land use and zoning code (Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code) across 97 pages of the Official Land Use Map and modifying multiple sections of the Municipal Code while repealing four existing sections. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Lin with six members present (Eddie Lin, Dan Strauss, Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera), held a public hearing on the ordinance beginning at 9:35 a.m., then reconvened in multiple sessions throughout the day (3:04 p.m., 5:19 p.m., and 6:02 p.m.) to continue discussion. Three council members (Robert Kettle, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka) were excused from the meeting.

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  • Minutes from the March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting

    Mar 24, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on March 24, 2026, at which Ordinance 2026-7 passed unanimously on first reading with amendments to the City Code including administrative adjudication procedures for parking violations, modifications to the LERTA ordinance requiring no less than 100 jobs and $20,000,000 in expenditures, and zoning amendments covering overlay districts, parking requirements, tattoo and body piercing establishments, residential conversions, and recreational vehicle storage. A resident raised questions about the City View Park Imagination Playground Site Work Project (Ordinance 2026-21) regarding equipment inclusion and funding source, which were deferred for discussion during that ordinance's consideration. Council members Bruno, Colombo, Nilles, Ondishin, and Perry were all present, and the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meetings were approved unanimously.

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

    Dec 29, 2025

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
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    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
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    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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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-19

    Sep 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 19, 2025, at 2:04 p.m. with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee convened in a closed executive session from 2:05 p.m. to 3:29 p.m. to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. The committee then considered CB 120993, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifies development standards to comply with state laws, amending Chapter 23.32 and multiple chapters of the Seattle Municipal Code, along with numerous pages of the Official Land Use Map.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-17

    Sep 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 17, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in Seattle City Council Chamber with 7 members present and 1 late arrival. The committee considered Council Bill 120985, a major ordinance repealing and replacing the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, along with amendments to numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. By unanimous consent with all 8 voting members in favor and none opposed, the committee postponed CB 120985 to September 18, 2025.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-09-15

    Sep 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 15, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, Rinck, Rivera) to conduct four items of business. The committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of a contract rezone for 352 Roy Street, changing the zoning from Seattle Mixed Uptown 65-foot height limit to 85-foot height limit with Mandatory Housing Affordability overlay, with a related ordinance (CB 121074) also recommended unanimously. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121045, which updates timelines for City review of land use permits by amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.76.005 and 23.76.010 and amending Resolution 31602. A fourth item, CB 121047, relating to construction codes and substantial alteration requirements for buildings greater than 7,000 square feet, was recommended for passage, with voting results recorded as incomplete in the minutes.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-12

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed and held a public hearing on CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    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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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-08-04

    Aug 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on August 4, 2025, with 8 members present and 1 excused, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending over 100 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-06-23

    Jun 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on June 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth with six members present, one excused, and two arriving late. The committee considered CB 120985, an ordinance to repeal and replace the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, and elements including a new Future Land Use Map, and amended numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update to Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards to comply with state laws. A public hearing was held for CB 120985, and both bills were discussed in committee.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-06-13

    Jun 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on June 13, 2025, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, with 7 members present, 1 excused, and 1 late arrival. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to a major update of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan that would repeal and replace the existing plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending 109 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards to comply with state laws, amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-06-04

    Jun 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 4, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck, and Rivera) to consider land use and zoning matters. The Committee recommended passage of CB 120975, an ordinance addressing signage, light rail transit facility permitting, and amendments to 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code, with a unanimous 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also heard an information item on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The meeting began at 2:10 p.m. and adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-05-29

    May 29, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on May 29, 2025, at 2:07 p.m. with four members present and one late arrival (Councilmember Strauss). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Molly Spetalnick's reappointment to the Seattle Design Commission for a term ending February 28, 2027, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also discussed CB 120975, an ordinance relating to land use, zoning, and signage that clarifies requirements and supports efficient permitting for light rail transit facilities, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-21

    May 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on May 21, 2025, from 2:04 p.m. to 3:28 p.m. with nine members present, including Presiding Officer Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee voted 9–0 to recommend passage of CB 120969, an ordinance implementing interim controls to comply with state laws and establishing a workplan for permanent legislation by amending 29 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-19

    May 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on May 19, 2025, with 9 members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee conducted a public hearing and discussion on Council Bill 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and establishes a workplan for permanent legislation, amending 29 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including sections 23.22, 23.24, 23.34, 23.44, 23.45, 23.53, 23.54, 23.84A, and 25.09. The meeting began at 9:32 a.m., recessed at 11:13 a.m., resumed at 4:03 p.m., and concluded at 6:19 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-05-12

    May 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on May 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. with five members present, presided over by Councilmember Solomon. The committee discussed CB 120975, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that addresses signage, clarifies requirements for light rail transit facility permitting, and amends multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including Sections 23.40 through 23.88 and Sections 25.08 through 25.11. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-07

    May 7, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on May 7, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth with nine members present. The committee discussed Council Bill 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and amends 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code covering zoning and land use regulations. The meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-04-16

    Apr 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on April 16, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with 7 members present and 2 excused. The committee discussed CB 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and establishes findings and a workplan for permanent legislation, amending 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including sections 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.34.011, and multiple sections in 23.44, 23.45, 23.53, 23.54, 23.84A, and 25.09 of the code. The meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2024-09-12

    Sep 12, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on September 12, 2024, with five members present (Sara Nelson presiding) and unanimously recommended passage of two ordinances and confirmation of three appointments. CB 120831 modifies the boundaries of the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area and amends prior ordinances governing it. CB 120827 establishes rules for music venue zones including parking and loading requirements and modifies five sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee unanimously recommended confirming Denise Wells to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024, and for reappointment for a term ending December 31, 2027, and confirmed the appointment of Mina Hashemi as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. All votes were 5–0 in favor with no opposition.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2024-06-05

    Jun 5, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., presided over by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales with five members present (Morales, Dan Strauss, Cathy Moore, Maritza Rivera, and Tanya Woo). The committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 120761, an ordinance adding Section 23.40.080 to the Seattle Municipal Code to address conversions of existing nonresidential structures to residential use. The committee also held a public hearing and discussed CB 120771, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that adopts interim provisions to facilitate occupancy of street-level spaces in Downtown, South Lake Union, and Uptown Urban Centers, amending multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code and Downtown Overlay Maps 1G and 1J. The committee heard an information item update on permit audit recommendations (Inf 2484). The meeting adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

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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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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-09-13

    Sep 13, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 13, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:16 p.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Strauss. The committee held public hearings and discussed three ordinances: CB 120631 to increase lodging flexibility in the DMR/R 95/65 zone; CB 120632 to rezone land in the Downtown Retail Core and increase housing capacity and downtown activation; and CB 120622 to amend vacant building monitoring and nuisance abatement code sections. The committee also discussed Resolution 32097 endorsing strategies for movement of people and goods in industrial and maritime areas, and CB 120635 amending the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes related to a transportation impact fee program.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2023-08-01

    Aug 1, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met on August 1, 2023, at 9:32 am with three members present (Councilmembers Pedersen, Herbold, and Morales) and two excused (Strauss and Sawant). The Committee recommended passage of CB 120624, an ordinance authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to accept a watermain easement within Parcel B on Lot Boundary Adjustment No. 3011771 in King County and relinquish a surplus portion of an existing easement, with a 3–0 vote in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the School Traffic Safety Committee's Annual Report and school zone traffic safety camera enforcement implementation, and discussed CB 120625, which would amend the Seattle Municipal Code to establish additional uses for automated traffic safety cameras. The meeting adjourned at 11:39 am.

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