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2011 Chicago Ordinance 5547 Regulating Vacant Buildings

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Chicago City Council

Policy Areas Community Development, Housing

This ordinance requires an owner of a vacant building to register the building with the city within thirty days of the building becoming vacant. The owner must renew this registration every six months until the building is no longer vacant. After registering the building, the owner...

2020 San Francisco Ordinance 200213 Modifying Zoning Regulations to Incentivize Affordable Housing Developments

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Housing

This ordinance incentivizes the construction of 100% affordable and educator housing projects by permitting these developments to build above existing height limits and on more parcels of land around the city. This ordinance also provides other relevant zoning modifications, including...

1999 Easton Maryland Ordinance 390 Establishing a Moratorium on Big-Box Stores

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 1999

Level City or Town

State(s) Maryland

Source Easton Town Council

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Democracy & Governance

This ordinance enacts a temporary moratorium on big box store applications and hearings to allow time for residents and town officials to consider the impacts of large-scale retail and amends the town zoning law accordingly....

2009 City of Gainesville Ordinance No. 0-08-88 Solar Energy

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2009

Level City or Town

State(s) Florida

Source Gainesville City Council

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy, Housing

This ordinance amends the Gainesville Code of Ordinances to add provisions for the purchase of solar generated energy through a standard offer contract for all classes and limits net metering distributed resource rates for general service and large power classes. This amendment adds...

Housing Rehabilitation Codes

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source Local Housing Solutions

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Housing

Housing rehabilitation codes preserve housing availability and reduce building rehabilitation costs by aligning code requirements with proposed renovations and prioritizing safety improvements. This guide helps local governments develop rehabilitation codes and features examples of...

2024 Progressive Agenda for States & Localities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Public Leadership Institute

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources

States & localities are at the forefront of the struggle to put U.S policy on a progressive track. This report from the Public Leadership Institute's summarizes the state of progressive state and local policy and includes best practices for local leaders and provides high-quality...

2003 Carbondale Ordinance 27 Requiring Community Impact Assessments for Residential Developments

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2003

Level City or Town

State(s) Colorado

Source Institute for Local Self-Reliance

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility, Environment & Natural Resources

This ordinance requires that residential developments generating more than 500 Average Daily Trips (ADT) shall be subject to a Community Impact Assessment review process. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the Town has the ability to address and mitigate any adverse impacts...

Regional Operations: One Approach to Improving Traffic Signal Timing

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Texas

Source Texas A&M

Policy Areas Data & Technology, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility

This report outlines different regional traffic signal operations programs (RTSOPs) which coordinate signal times, increase access to regional improvement funding and provide training and workforce opportunities. These programs can also reduce travel times and delays, provide a mechanism...

2020 Baltimore Resolution 20-27 Prohibiting the Privatization of Baltimore's Underground Conduit System

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) Maryland

Source Baltimore City Council

Policy Areas Public Safety

This resolution prohibits the City from selling, transferring, or franchising access to the City's water supply system, sewer system, and underground conduit system for cables wires and other facilities. Under this resolution, the city retains its authority to grant franchises or...

2019 San Francisco Ordinance 79-19 Granting Non-profit Organizations First Right of Purchase to Preserve Affordable Housing

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Housing

This ordinance grants certain nonprofit organizations the right to make first offers on multi-family residential buildings, provided that the property is used to create or preserve rent-restricted affordable housing. This ordinance aims to incentivize sellers by reducing general transaction...

Greening Without Gentrification: Learning from Parks-Related Anti-Displacement Strategies Nationwide

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Housing, Public Spaces

When parks are built in historically marginalized areas they can contribute to 'green gentrification' as improved access to natural spaces increases property values and brings an influx of wealthier residents. This guide outlines policy strategies for greening marginalized communities...

Solar-Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source U.S. Department Of Energy

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This report serves as a resource for local governments and stakeholders in designing and implementing a local solar plan. The report includes examples and models that have been field-tested in cities and counties around the United States....

Pedestrian Mobility

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Sustainable Development Code

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Housing, Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Mixed-use zoning promotes high-density development and enables residential, commercial, and industrial uses in a single district. This memo outlines different types of mixed-use zoning and highlights initiatives that have reduced housing and transportation costs, increased biking...

Game-Changing Potential: Urban Wealth Funds and the City of Atlanta

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town

State(s) All States, Georgia

Source Government Finance Officers Association

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Housing

Urban wealth funds allow local governments to generate revenue by taking stock of publicly owned assets and engaging in new forms of planning and development to generate long term financial returns. This report examines how Atlanta's use of an UWF to finance affordable housing expansion...

Model Amendment to a Zoning Ordinance or By-Law: Allowing Conditional Use of Wind Energy Facilities

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This model ordinance or zoning by-law aims to assist cities and towns in establishing reasonable standards for wind power development. It details the general requirements for all wind energy facilities, as they relate to design standards, safety and environmental standards, maintenance...

Tax Increment Financing: Pros, Cons, and Examples

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level State

State(s) All States

Source Environmental Risk Information Services

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement

This report outlines the redevelopment benefits of tax increment financing, including restoring historic buildings, creating public-private partnerships, raising the value of the tax base, and supporting infrastructure expansion strategies. It also includes case studies of states...

Highlights of Adopted Amendments to Expand Housing Options

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) Virginia

Source Arlington County

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Housing

This guide outlines important considerations for zoning and land use policies that expand housing options and improve affordability. It finds these policies allow for multiplex development in previously single-use restricted zones, preserve maximum lot coverage and set back standards...

Illinois' Pedestrian Rules of the Road

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2011

Level City or Town, Other Boards and Agencies

State(s) Illinois

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Public Safety, Public Spaces

This infographic highlights pedestrian safety measures implemented in Illinois, including snow and ice removal, walk signals, and safe driving regulations. It also outlines pedestrian and driver responsibilities which aim to protect pedestrians and promote a safe and accessible urban...

Open Space Development Model Ordinance

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2007

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces

This model ordinance creates a flexible framework for maintaining open space programs that meet neighborhoods' unique needs. This model law's objectives are preserving open space for recreation, reducing the costs and burdens of stormwater management, increasing future property values,...

Portland Parks Local Option Levy

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) Oregon

Source Portland Parks & Recreation Department

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Health, Public Spaces

The Parks Local Option Levy was a tax initiative passed in Portland that will direct millions toward supporting parks, nature, and clean water. This guide outlines how the parks levy will promote equitable access to recreational programming, support park maintenance and preservation...

2000 Santa Cruz Ordinance Establishing Zoning Provisions for Big-Box Stores

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2000

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source Santa Cruz City Council

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Community Development, Public Spaces

An ordinance requiring new retail stores over 16,000 square feet to obtain a special permit, with approval hinging on whether they add to a balanced and diverse mix of downtown businesses. Specifically, a new store must demonstrate that it 1) adds a desired type of business, 2) contributes...

Municipal Liens: Procedures for Filing, Perfecting, and Collecting

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Illinois Municipal League

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Housing, Public Spaces

This guide provides an overview of liens available to municipalities under Illinois state law and provides examples of how cities should assess and enforce liens. Properties that are abandoned or liable for taxes, require excessive pest extermination efforts, or intensive removal...

Silver Line/Dulles Metrorail – Special Tax District

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, District of Columbia, Virginia

Source Center for Innovative Finance Support

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Transportation & Mobility

This report outlines how commercial tax districts, tolls, and grants were used to fund the Silver Line Metrorail expansion project. Most notably, through the use of special tax districts, Fairfax Country was able to raise $400 million from commercial and industrial properties located...

Complete Streets Local Policy Workbook

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Smart Growth America

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility, Public Safety

This workbook is a starting point for local leaders to begin mapping out a complete streets policy to foster safe and accessible roads for all road users in a community, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other motorists. The workbook emphasizes the need for local leaders...

The Power of Parks to Promote Health

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source The Trust for Public Land

Policy Areas Community Development, Health, Public Spaces

Parks and natural spaces promote mental, physical, and environmental wellbeing, and many parks departments are leveraging parks and recreational resources to improve health outcomes. This report outlines the benefits of preserving access to parks and green spaces and provides policy...

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