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- New Ordinance in Chicago Cracks Down on Misuse of Disability PlacardsThe City of Chicago will focus on drivers who are involved in fraudulent use of disability placards.
- Houston City Council Mulls High-Rise OrdinanceThe Houston City Council has put off a vote on an ordinance governing the construction of high rise buildings in residential neighborhoods. The ordinance was inspired by a years long controversy surrounding the Ashby high-rise apartment building.
- Where Will Ferndale Medical Marijuana Facility Ordinances Be Posted?There are many Ferndale residents who are wondering about where the ordinances for the incoming medical marijuana facilities are going to be posted once they are finalized by the Ferndale City Council.
Sustainable Home Tips: Complying with Zoning Ordinances CreativelyYou want to live simply. A sustainable home is your ultimate goal. Zoning laws are dead set against it. What do you do?- First Person: Sign Ordinances and Small BusinessWhy a business owner should familiarize himself with the sign ordinance before ordering a sign.
- Space Sector: The Coming of Gen. Patton J. CunninghamLove him or like him he gets the job done!
- Buckeye Town Council Passes Maricopa County's First Social Host OrdinanceThe WayOut West Coaltion is pleased to announce that the Buckeye Town Council passed Maricopa County's first Social Host Ordinance (SHO) Tuesday night.
Mayor of Elkhart May Be Shoveling SidewalksAs residents of Elkhart, Indiana, seek to understand the terms of the new ordinance involving snow removal, Mayor Dick Moore may be called on to back up his words.- Iowa Localities Consider Illegal Gun OrdinancesAs Iowa moves to a "shall issue" permit system, some localities attempt to illegally retain control of firearms laws.
- New Ferndale Ordinance Makes Streets Safer for Bicycles and PedestriansA new ordinance in Ferndale will force changes to make streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
- Free Speech on Public Property #2The City of Grants Pass changed two illegal sign codes and didn't make them any more legal--the reverse in one case. Illegal laws suppressing speech intimidate only those who are both ignorant and law abiding.
- Ferndale to Decide Whether or Not to Change Noise OrdinanceFerndale city council next month will decide whether or not to hire a sound expert to measure decibel levels in its downtown after complaints from residents.
- What Are the Rules or Ordinances for Keeping a Wolf-Dog in the City of Birmingham, Michigan?Yes, the city of Birmingham does have a whole section dedicated to the ownership of a wolf-dog, in the list of city ordinances and some of them seem a bit extreme. A wolf-dog is a cross breed between a wolf and a dog.
- Three Royal Oak Ordinance Proposals Will Be on the November BalletRoyal Oak residents will ultimately dictate the future of three proposed ordinances.
- Royal Oak to Criminalize Noise Ordinance to Make it Easier for Police to EnforceCity officials are going to shift the noise standards to the Municipal Police so that they can better handle violations.
- Ferndale Noise Ordinance Under Pressure from ResidentsFerndale residents took to the city council this past Monday to argue both for and against changes to the city's noise ordinance.
Will ordinances pass to allow bistros in the Birmingham rail district?Will ordinances pass to allow bistro's in the Birmingham rail district?- Body decorating in Ferndale: Ordinance changed to oblige tattoo salonsBody decorating and tattoos have become popular with the young adults, but does Ferndale really need two salons within a 1,000-ft. radius? Is allowing these salons to open in Ferndale really what's best for the city?
- Haight-Ashbury 'Sit Lie' ordinance -- the times, they are a changin'Proposed Sit Lie Ordinance heading to November ballot.
Chicago Introduces Strictest Handgun Ordinance in the USChicago's mayor proposes an ordinance that can be considered the strictest in the nation. But is it really going to help with lowering gun violence?- 3329446-Local Pit Bull Ordinance Leaves Owners Foaming at the Mouth-BSShould a Garfield, N.J. ordinance pass, owners of pit bulls will have to keep their dogs leashed and muzzled when out in public, and they will have to purchase $50,000 in liability insurance or bond to cover potential damages.
Centerville, Georgia Business 'Energy Among Us' Will Stay in BusinessEnergy Among Us, a Pagan/Spiritual shop in Centerville, GA is allowed to stay in business after city ordinance threatens its practices.
Enforcing Ordinances May Hinder Community ConnectionsAn overview of ordinance enforcements for littering, and discussion of the beautification efforts in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania.- Win a City OrdinanceIncrease your odds of winning a proposal directed towards a city ordinance.
- An Assessment of the Indian Ordinance .32 PistolIndian ordinance factories are manufacturing the .32 bore pistol.This is copy of the British design and the weapon and is now freely available.
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Township Will Tax RentersHomeowners are stuck paying local taxes that most renters avoid. Nuisance houses plague "nice" neighborhoods as small town officials appear helpless.- Indian Made Small ArmsSmall arms are now made in India.They are cheap but sold mostly in the local market.
- How to Get Help from the City Noise Ordinances in Tampa, FlCity noise ordinances in Tampa are a boon for the residents since the ordinances aim to reduce the noise that citizens have to bare every day.
- Impounding Vehicles in Illinois in Response to Suspected Criminal Violations - HH - 1350739Reasons for the increase in vehicle impounds in cities across Illinois.
Debating the Alcohol Ordinance in Laurel County, KentuckyThe alcohol ordinance in Laurel County, Kentucky places archaic restrictions on the public. Next election, we must decide if we want to live in the 21st Century or the Dark Ages.- Noise Ordinances and Disturbing the PeaceAlmost every city or county has a noise ordinance and disturbing the peace law. Whether you are the one making the noise or you are the one that doesn't want to hear the noise, these two laws can be an annoyance to you.
Town Council Surrenders to Residents' Rejection of Historic Preservation OrdinanceMoorestown town council was browbeaten into surrendering their attempt to re-introduce an Historic Preservation Ordinance covering properties 75 years of age and older in the town. A small but vocal group of residents strongly opposed the measure.- Home Remodeling Basics and Everything You Need to Know About Zoning OrdinancesZoning ordinances and regulations shape any remodeling project, and this is an in depth look at some of the factors that come into play.
How to Retire a Flag Through City Ordinance RulesFlags gone bad can be properly disposed of. Check your local library, police station, or fire department for drop off boxes. Flag recycle or disposal boxes makes it easier to give old glory a proper send off.- City of Dallas to Begin Towing Uninsured DriversUninsured motorists in Dallas will now have their cars towed under a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
- Federal Judge Rules Against Ordinance for Farmers Branch in Dallas to Rent Apartments to Illegal ImmigrantsAn article discussing a judge overturning an ordinance that outlaws renting to illegal immigrants.
- Of Turtles and Men - the Exile of the Chagos IslandersIn depth analysis of the forced removal of the peoples of the Chagos Archipelagos in 1971 in order to make way for a U.S. military base on the island of Diego Garcia. This explores the historical, legal, and international relations aspects of the removal.
Firearm Ownership is Mandatory for All Households in Kennesaw, GeorgiaDid you know that if you live in the small town of Kennesaw, Georgia, you are required to have and maintain a firearm?- FSBO, Yard Sales, and the Sign OrdinanceBefore setting up signs to advertise your property, take the time to research your community's sign ordinance.
- Proposed Blight Ordinance Targets Outside Clutter, Junk in Old Saybrook, CTA proposal to help eliminate junk scattered in yards across town is being discussed once again.
