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Town of Babylon Coastal Erosion Hazard Zone Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, October 21, 2015Coastal Protection, Erosion & Sedimentation Control
New York
Municipal
This ordinance establishes standards and procedures for minimizing damage to structures and to protect natural resources from coastal erosion. It employs the NYSDEC’s coastal erosion area delineation, and specifies separate definitions and restrictions for nearshore, beach, and dune areas. Special consideration is given to the protection of bird nesting and breeding areas, and other special wildlife habitat as identified by the NYSDEC. The local law goes beyond state guidelines by prohibiting development in nearshore and beach areas...
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Kansas City Disposal of Tires & Batteries Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, April 13, 2017Recycling
Missouri
Municipal
This ordinance includes specific regulations for disposal of tires and batteries. ..
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City of Albuquerque Project Treestart Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection
New Mexico
Municipal
This ordinance aims to create an advisory committee that will promote tree planting in the city, particularly trees that are well suited to the arid environment and compatible with city life. ..
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City of White Plains Environmentally Sensitive Sites & Features Ordinance
Date Added: Sunday, April 16, 2017Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
New York
Municipal
To protect environmentally sensitive features, including watercourses, wetlands, and flora and fauna habitat, this ordinance regulates any area in the proximity of these environmentally sensitive ordinances. Requirements are based on proximity to environmentally sensitive areas. ..
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City of Biloxi Environmental Advisory Board Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, April 17, 2017Local Boards, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
Mississippi
Municipal
The Board advises the City Council gives advice and assistance on specific environmental issues to the City Manager and Planning Commission. The Board conducts studies on environmental improvements and conservation and issues reports on its findings. The advisory board also bestows annual awards to individuals and groups who contribute to environmental quality, “including development that is consistent with a quality environment.” (Code 1959, § 2-12-1; Ord. No. 1557, § 1, 6-19-89)..
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City of Kingston Historic Preservation Commission
Date Added: Saturday, August 27, 2016Historic Preservation
New York
Municipal
This law creates The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as the guidelines for the Commission to follow. ..
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City of Tulsa Watershed Development Regulations
Date Added: Wednesday, April 27, 2016Watershed Planning
Oklahoma
Municipal
Tulsa has the highest CRS rating in the country and is currently at 2. Although this high rating is only partially attributed to its ordinances, its ordinances reflect very high standards. The ordinances are based on watershed development and include stormwater consideration. “The area of special flood hazard, policies and standards” provision endorses the concept of No Adverse Impact, specifically denying any development that would increase flows, flood heights, velocities that might affect other property and, in addition providing for compens..
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Buffalo Bicycle Riverwalk
Date Added: Monday, June 4, 2018Healthy Communities, Bicycle Infrastructure
New York
Municipal
Chapter 91, Article I of Buffalo, New York’s Charter and Ordinances addresses the activities allowed on the Riverwalk path. Riverwalk is a paved, double-lane pedestrian bicycle trail that travels 13.2 miles north from downtown Buffalo to Tonawanda, New York. The legislation states: “No person shall operate or drive any vehicle which is propelled by any power other than muscular power on that property in the City known as the "Riverwalk."..
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Town of Bedford Zoning Regulations; Solar Zoning
Date Added: Wednesday, August 23, 2017Solar Energy, Zoning
New York
Municipal
Within its Zoning Chapter, the Town of Bedford includes solar panels in its Accessory buildings or structures section, § 125-27. Bedford lists solar energy collectors and studios as an accessory structure permitted in all districts, subject to a list of requirements including floor area minimums and maximums, height maximums, and ground floor area measurements. § 125-27, however, does not specify requirements for solar energy systems individually.
Bedford created the Bedford Energy Task Force to help the Bedford 2020 Coalition accomplish ..
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Town of Bedford, Accessory Apartment Regulation
Date Added: Wednesday, August 16, 2023Accessory Uses
New York
Municipal
The Town of Bedford is part of the Plus One ADU Program. Currently, Bedford allows up to one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) per home in all single-family residential zones, upon approval of application by the Planning Board. Accessory cottages are not permitted; ADUs must be attached to the main dwelling unless in districts R-2A or R-4A. No permit shall be granted until 5 years after the construction of the entire structure including accessory structures. Permits are valid for 5 years. The accessory apartment cannot be more than 25% of the floo..
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