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Big changes are coming to Mount Lebanon's residential zones, with plans to reduce districts from seven to four and improve permit processes to better serve residents!

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Zoning ad hoc outlines consolidation of residential districts; staff flags plans‑examiner role in 2027 budget
The zoning ad hoc reported consultant drafts that reduce seven residential districts to four, consolidate overlay districts, and add diagrammatic guidance; staff also said the 2027 manager's budget proposes a plans‑examiner/permit‑coordinator to assist residents with project plans.
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November 8, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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The debate over Cypress Creek Farm's conditional-use permit heats up as neighbors voice safety concerns and call for stricter regulations before the board's next meeting on Dec. 1.

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Neighbors, staff and fire officials send Cypress Creek Farm conditional-use debate back to Dec. 1
A contested conditional-use permit for Cypress Creek Farm's wedding-venue use was continued to Dec. 1 after neighbors and staff disagreed over agritourism law, building-permit compliance and emergency access on Corkwood Lane; the owners proposed conditions and offered to maintain the road.
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November 5, 2026 at 5:52 AM
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Capitola's Planning Commission is grappling with the future of 105 Lawn Way, where a proposed 33-foot rebuild sparks debate over height, floodplain compliance, and community impact.

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Commission gives mixed guidance on Lawn Way rebuild; asks for height comparisons and streetscape context
A conceptual review for 105 Lawn Way — a fourplex destroyed by a 2024 explosion — prompted discussion about floodplain lifting, state rebuild rights under SB 330/Gov. Code and whether to apply mixed‑use village or multifamily standards; commissioners asked for comparative elevations and limited extra height.
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November 7, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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November 3, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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The Encinitas Board of Appeals has unanimously upheld a decision that could impact the future of the Clark Avenue Apartments, requiring updated plans to meet the 2025 California Building Code.

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Encinitas appeals board upholds building officialdecision on Clark Avenue Apartments
The Board of Appeals unanimously upheld the building officialdecision to condition a 90-day extension on updating Clark Avenue Apartments plans to the 2025 California Building Code; the board also recommended the city and developer seek a compromise using the 2019 code plus targeted 2025 life-safety upgrades.
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November 6, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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November 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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The Building Code Council's recent adoption of the 2024 International Mechanical Code introduces limited exceptions for natural refrigerants, but safety experts are sounding alarms about potential risks.

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Council adopts 2024 mechanical code; adds limited exceptions for some natural refrigerant demonstrations amid safety concerns
The council adopted the 2024 International Mechanical Code with on-screen edits that add narrowly defined exceptions to allow limited installations or testing of certain natural refrigerants under strict conditions; firefighters and ASHRAE experts urged caution and coordination with local fire officials.
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October 31, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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October 27, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Naples City Council just took a significant step towards streamlining post-storm resiliency efforts by approving a new rule to make it easier for homeowners to elevate their nonconforming houses to meet design flood levels.

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Council advances rule to speed approval for raising nonconforming houses to design flood level
On first reading, council amended the Land Development Code to allow administrative approval when homeowners lift an existing, lawfully nonconforming single‑family structure straight up within its footprint to the applicable design flood elevation, provided any new egress encroaches only to the minimum required by the Florida Building Code.
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October 24, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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The SBCC is at a crossroads, debating whether to empower the governor for emergency relief or adopt new code amendments to support communities devastated by wildfires.

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SBCC weighs governor RCW waiver versus emergency-rule and code-amendment options
The SBCC deliberated whether to recommend the governor use statutory emergency powers, adopt an SBCC emergency rule allowing use of prior code editions, or embed a targeted UA/mechanical-waiver in the 2024 code; members debated administrative burden, precedent and local control.
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October 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Lawrence fire officials are shaking things up for 2024 with new fire code amendments that tackle emerging risks like lithium-ion battery storage and updated rules for e-bikes!

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Lawrence fire staff outline major 2024 IFC changes, highlight lithium‑ion storage and expanded CO detection
Lawrence fire officials presented headline changes in the 2024 International Fire Code including a new lithium‑ion battery storage section, added rules for micro‑mobility devices and expanded carbon monoxide detection requirements for existing buildings; staff will circulate slides and continue review at a follow‑up meeting.
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October 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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After a heated debate over safety and compliance, the commission has greenlit the replacement of the exterior stairs at 5860 Washington St., despite pushback from unit owners who believed repairs were possible.

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Commission approves condominium deck repairs and replacement exterior stair amid owner objections; life‑safety rationale cited
The commission approved deck repairs and the proposed code‑compliant replacement exterior stair at 5860 Washington St., after extended public comment from unit owners who argued the stair could be repaired; designers and counsel said the building inspector required replacement for code compliance and the stair is not historic.
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October 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Collier County is cracking down on dangerous unpermitted duplex conversions, giving property owners a tough deadline to comply or face fines and eviction timelines.

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Owner ordered to clear unpermitted duplex conversions and give tenants time to vacate
The board found unpermitted interior conversions at properties owned by Nelson Martinez and ordered respondents to abate violations, pay costs and either obtain permits or restore the structures; for occupied guest-house units the board set 90-day compliance windows and fines for noncompliance.
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October 17, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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Collier County's Code Enforcement Board has ordered a grocery store to halt operations within 24 hours due to serious safety violations—could this mean the end for Carlisle Wilson Plaza?

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Board orders grocery at Carlisle Wilson Plaza to cease operations within 24 hours, demands permits in 90 days
After staff flagged dangerous unpermitted alterations and a building official noted life-safety concerns, the Code Enforcement Board ordered Units 1–2 of Carlisle Wilson Plaza to turn off power, cease occupancy within 24 hours and obtain required permits or face fines and a possible closure.
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October 17, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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Clackamas County just passed a critical ordinance that strengthens building code enforcement and introduces new erosion-prevention measures—find out what it means for you!

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Board adopts emergency code amendments to expand enforcement, clarify building rules
Clackamas County adopted emergency amendments to county code (Ordinance 09-2026) to allow enforcement of new erosion-prevention rules, clarify compliance hearing officer penalties, and exempt certain small structures from permitting; the measure passed 5-0.
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October 11, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is witnessing a surge in inspections and a faster plan-review process, alongside crucial updates on carbon monoxide safety codes!

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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue reports higher inspection completions and improved plan‑review turnaround
David Cross reported a roughly 20% increase in completed inspections since the last period, plan‑review volume up about 10% with an ~88% two‑week turnaround rate, and regional work on carbon monoxide code amendments moving through committees.
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October 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Ellis County's Commissioners Court voted 4–1 to retain the 2024 International Fire Code, sparking intense debate over public safety and the impact on local businesses.

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Ellis County keeps 2024 International Fire Code after 4–1 vote following extended debate
After hours of debate over fees and firefighter safety, the Commissioners Court voted 4–1 to retain minute order 281.26 adopting the 2024 International Fire Code and agreed to hold a workshop for further review.
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October 3, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Clackamas County just enacted urgent code amendments that could change how small structures are permitted and enforce erosion prevention—are you impacted?

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County adopts code amendments under emergency declaration (Ordinance O9-2026)
The board unanimously adopted Ordinance O9-2026, which amends code enforcement and building-code chapters (including erosion prevention enforcement and small-structure exemptions) and seeks emergency enactment to allow immediate enforcement of some provisions.
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October 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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October 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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Trump says no building codes apply to White House construction and said “I am the code” #ballroom #nokings #buildingcode

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Current White House ballroom architect weighs in on the building’s safety
Shalom Baranes says the project’s current design meets national building code standards.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Clinton City's Housing Board of Appeals has denied an appeal regarding fire-load violations at the Sawmill Museum, leaving the future of the attraction in peril.

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Housing Board of Appeals denies Sawmill Museum fire‑load appeal, orders written ruling
The Housing Board of Appeals in Clinton City voted 3–1 (three recusals) to deny the appeal challenging fire‑load findings under IBC 806 and IFC 807; the board took no final action on whether the attraction should be classified as a special amusement building.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Clinton City officials are debating whether the whimsical Danville troll exhibit is just art or a special amusement that requires costly safety upgrades, leaving its fate hanging in the balance.

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Board hears clash over whether troll exhibit is a 'special amusement' that triggers sprinkler rules
Clinton City staff told the Housing and Board of Appeals the Sawmill Museum's Danville troll exhibit meets the IBC definition of a special amusement building and therefore triggers automatic-sprinkler requirements; museum counsel said the exhibit is an art gallery and offered occupancy limits and other mitigations.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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The commission has green-lighted a crucial renovation at 562 Bellevue Avenue, balancing historic preservation with modern safety standards for coastal living.

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Commission approves window and door replacements at 562 Bellevue after code‑triggered review
The commission approved proposed replacement windows and doors at 562 Bellevue Avenue after expert testimony that building‑code impact‑glass requirements in coastal zones, water infiltration and framing deterioration in many openings make full replacement necessary in many cases.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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Middle housing could be the key to affordable living, but outdated regulations and financing hurdles are holding back small-scale builders—find out how we can change that!

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Middle-housing study urges zoning changes, code reforms and preapproved plans to revive missing-middle homes
Consultants told the commission that middle housing could add modest-scale affordable units but faces financing, building-code and stormwater hurdles; recommendations include legalizing middle housing in targeted districts, preapproved plan books, and state-level code reforms.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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A special committee is racing against the clock to propose emergency rebuilding options for wildfire-affected communities before the September 9 deadline!

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SBCC ad hoc committee to advise governor on wildfire rebuilding flexibilities, report due Sept. 9
A special State Building Code Council committee met Aug. 28 to gather ideas and public testimony on possible emergency waivers or temporary flexibility for rebuilding after wildfires; the group will submit recommendations to the governor by Sept. 9.
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September 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM