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Lawnside's Planning Board is set to discuss a groundbreaking ordinance that could reshape zoning laws by banning data centers and cryptocurrency mining—plus introducing new rules for rentals and hotels!

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Ordinance banning data centers and cryptocurrency mining, plus code changes on rentals and hotels in Lawnside
The Lawnside Planning Board is scheduled to meet Nov. 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. via Zoom to consider an ordinance (No. 09-2026) that would prohibit data centers and cryptocurrency mining and a package of proposed code changes covering short-term rentals, pools, noise and hotels.
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November 8, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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Commissioner Davis is pushing for transparency on a controversial data-center proposal, but the commission is divided on whether to take protective measures.

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Commission splits on asking city attorney to study data‑center moratoria after reporting on Auburndale approvals
After discussing reporting about a data center process in neighboring Auburndale, Commissioner Davis asked the city attorney to research narrowly tailored data‑center moratoria and other protective measures; the commission debated staff resource priorities and a motion to direct research failed.
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November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Key decisions made at the Clarksville council meeting reveal a mix of triumphs and setbacks, shaping the future of local land use and community health initiatives.

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Votes at a glance: what passed and what failed at the Nov. 5 Clarksville council meeting
Key outcomes: Ordinance 19 (Ringgold Rd) failed (6–7); Ordinance 20 (Encompass Health) passed (12–1); Ordinance 21 (Wilson Family trust) passed (13–0); Ordinance 23 (Collinwood Drive) failed (2–11); Consent agenda and several resolutions including Resolution 25 and 27 passed.
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November 10, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Londonderry is set to transform its development landscape by applying to become a ten-acre municipality, potentially easing the path for local projects.

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Londonderry board votes to apply to be a ten‑acre municipality, changing Act 250 threshold
Select Board voted to apply to the Land Use Review Board to change the town's status to a ten‑acre municipality, raising the Act 250 review threshold from 1 to 10 acres and potentially easing smaller‑scale development review.
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November 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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A proposed land-use change near 601 North Shore Drive is igniting passionate debates among residents about the future of their beloved community center.

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LPA transmits future land-use amendment for 601 North Shore Drive amid community concern over community center
Staff recommended and the Local Planning Agency transmitted Ordinance 2026-37 to reassign roughly 2.41 city-owned acres near 601 North Shore Drive to Central Business District; residents demanded more public engagement and questioned plans for the community center and the RFP process.
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November 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Laguna Beach officials are strategizing with the attorney general and county to secure the future of the Providence hospital campus, exploring innovative solutions for adaptive reuse.

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Laguna officials say attorney general, zoning and county studies are next steps after Providence announcement
Councilmembers said they will press the state attorney general’s office, coordinate with the county and consider land‑use tools — including institutional zoning and general‑plan/coastal‑plan amendments — to protect hospital uses or create alternatives.
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November 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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A pivotal land-use amendment in Eustis could reshape North Shore Drive, but residents are demanding guarantees to protect their cherished community center and stunning sunset views.

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Commission approves first reading of downtown land‑use change; residents urge guarantees for community center
After lengthy public comment, commissioners passed first reading of ordinance 2026‑37 to change ~2.41 acres near North Shore Drive to Central Business District; speakers demanded assurances that the community center would be preserved or replaced and raised concerns about parking, views and stormwater.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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The Windham Regional Commission is inviting your input on the pivotal 2026 Regional Plan Update that will shape our community's future—don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!

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Windham Regional Commission holds public hearing on 2026 regional plan update
Senior planner Matt Bockler summarized the 2026 Regional Plan Update, explained how Act 181 changes regional land-use categories and ties maps to state designation benefits, and invited public comments ahead of a Nov. 10 commission adoption vote and Nov. 25 submission to the Land Use Review Board.
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November 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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The Board of Forestry is urging applicants to provide clear boundary maps for SSRA petitions to avoid confusion and streamline the decision-making process.

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RAC clarifies board options for SSRA petitions and asks for boundary maps with applications
The RAC reviewed the board's decision options — accept, reject, or request more information — and emphasized that applicants should provide a legal boundary or map for the proposed SSRA; members discussed consulting landowners, source agencies and local governing bodies when defining boundaries.
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November 7, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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In a heated debate, local commissioners have approved an amended PUD that could reshape short-term rentals on an 8.6-acre parcel, defying density rules and igniting community discussions.

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Commissioners approve amended PUD to allow short‑term rentals on 8.6 acres after debate on density
After extended discussion about preexisting development, density rules and a staff‑recommended development agreement, the board approved an amended PUD (PUD 26‑00007) for Jack Mack Properties LLC to allow continued multifamily/short‑term rental use on about 8.6 acres.
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November 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Crook County is reshaping the future of Powell Butte with Ordinance 361, a pivotal step towards transforming 20 acres into vibrant Rural Residential space.

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Crook County holds first hearing on Ordinance 361 to rezone ~20 acres in Powell Butte to R-10
At the first of two de novo hearings, planning staff presented Ordinance 361 to rezone about 20 acres in Powell Butte from EFU to Rural Residential (R-10); staff said the planning commission recommended approval and the board closed the hearing and reconvened it for Nov. 25, 2026.
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November 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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Eugene is facing a staggering shortfall of 1,157 housing units, raising critical questions about the city's growth capacity and land use policies.

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Consultant: Eugene lacks buildable land under current policies, shows a 1,157‑unit shortfall
A city consultant told ETAC the housing capacity analysis baseline shows a deficit of about 1,157 units under current policies and roughly 145 acres of low‑density land would be needed to close part of that gap; commercial land deficits could rise to ~300–350 acres.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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A groundbreaking proposal for a joint city-county land-use commission is on the table, aiming to reshape zoning authority in Santa Fe!

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Staff outlines proposed city-county extraterritorial land-use commission
Planning staff told commissioners the city and county are negotiating to reestablish an extraterritorial land-use authority (ILUC) composed of city and county planning commissioners to handle joint zoning issues; appointments would be made by governing bodies and initial workload would be higher.
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November 7, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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The Planning Commission's recent 3–2 vote to cap by-right divisions in the Agricultural District has sparked fierce debate over the future of farmland in Orange County.

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Planning commission recommends cap on by‑right divisions in agricultural district after contentious public hearing
After a long public hearing with strong views on both sides, the commission voted 3–2 to recommend ZTA 26‑2 to the Board of Supervisors. The amendment would limit by‑right divisions in the Agricultural District (proposed cap: eight divisions per parent parcel) and asks the Board to set a parent‑parcel date and consider driveway/entrance limits on state roads.
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November 10, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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The River Falls Plan Commission is pushing to reclaim full control over subdivision reviews, a move aimed at aligning growth strategies with community needs and environmental protections.

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River Falls commission backs restoring full extraterritorial subdivision review and forwards recommendation to council
The Plan Commission voted to recommend that the City Council rescind a 2007 waiver and exercise the city's full statutory authority over extraterritorial subdivision review, citing long-range planning goals and concerns about neighboring jurisdictions' actions.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Louisa County's Board just unanimously approved a bold 2027 legislative program that champions K–12 funding, protects local land-use authority, and pushes for essential broadband improvements!

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Board endorses TJPDC 2027 legislative priorities for education, land use and broadband
The Louisa County Board unanimously approved the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission’s 2027 legislative program, which prioritizes K–12 funding, protecting local land-use authority and continued broadband funding and includes a new transportation funding framework position.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Whitman County planners are wrestling with a proposed 500-acre limit on solar installations that could reshape the future of renewable energy in the region.

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Whitman planners debate 500‑acre cap and 5,000‑acre county limit for utility solar
Planning commissioners and consultants discussed draft code that would cap any single utility‑scale solar installation at 500 acres and limit countywide utility solar to 5,000 acres, with staff and consultants urging the commission to document the technical basis for any numeric cap.
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November 6, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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The Franklin City Council has taken a significant step by approving a fiscal plan for the Harmony Group annexation, but the final vote on rezoning is set for January 4—what does this mean for the community's future?

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Council adopts fiscal plan for Harmony Group annexation, final rezoning vote set for Jan. 4
The Franklin City Council voted to approve the fiscal plan tied to the proposed Harmony Group annexation but deferred final action on the annexation and rezoning until Jan. 4 to allow coordination with the Needham Fire Protection District and county approvals.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Bushnell City Council is set to make crucial decisions on annexations, zoning changes, and a new sewer rate that could impact your community starting November 3rd!

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Bushnell City Council asked to finalize multiple annexations, zoning changes and a sewer-rate update
The Bushnell City Council was scheduled Nov. 2, 2026, to consider multiple annexations and corresponding land‑use and zoning ordinances, a floodplain code update, a new sewer‑rate ordinance effective Nov. 3, and finance items including a State Revolving Fund loan application and a $50,001 transfer to the wastewater fund.
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November 4, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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Delhi Township's board has taken a bold stand against data centers, urging LEAP/Lighthouse to halt their proposal amid an ongoing moratorium—what does this mean for the future of the township?

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What Delhi Township's resolution against data centers says — and what it does not do
Resolution No. 2026-013 expresses the board's official opposition to data centers, references an existing moratorium enacted April 7, 2026, and asks LEAP/Lighthouse to stop pursuing a proposal; it does not by itself change zoning or create permanent restrictions.
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November 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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The Lackawanna Planning Board has taken a bold step towards revitalizing the city by recommending a modernized zoning code that simplifies district names and eliminates outdated parking standards.

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Planning board recommends modernized zoning code to City Council
The Lackawanna Planning Board voted to recommend a comprehensive zoning-code rewrite to the City Council and adopted a negative declaration, saying the update modernizes district names, removes obsolete uses and proposes eliminating minimum parking requirements.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Cass County is revisiting a critical zoning amendment for data centers after multiple delays—what changes are on the table?

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Cass County zoning amendment proposes new rules for data centers
The Cass County Board was presented with RES 2026-11 (Revised), a proposed amendment to Section 8.25 of the county zoning code addressing data centers; the item had been tabled at multiple prior meetings and was listed for discussion on Nov. 3, 2026.
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November 5, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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The Trinity 2050 general plan update faced a contentious review as a narrow 2-1 vote raises questions about legal compliance and public input.

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Supervisors review planning‑commission recommendations on Trinity 2050 general plan update amid legal and technical public comments
Staff and consultants presented the Trinity 2050 general plan update and program EIR; the planning commission’s lengthy reviews produced a set of recommended edits, but a public commenter argued one PC vote didn't meet statutory quorum requirements; county counsel advised the board it may proceed to review recommendations even without a formal PC resolution.
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November 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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The Planning Commission's pivotal 5-2 vote has set the stage for a major land-use ordinance, with a public hearing approaching on December 3rd—what could this mean for our community?

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Votes at a glance: Planning Commission forwards land‑use ordinance to Board, sets tentative hearing date
The Planning Commission approved forwarding the proposed land‑use ordinance and mapping to the Board of Supervisors by a 5–2 vote; staff said the Board tentatively will hold a public hearing Dec. 3 and the commission recommended a July 1, 2027 implementation date.
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November 5, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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DEP's ongoing investigation under LD 1600 reveals promising news: contamination levels on newly identified farms are generally lower than those found in previous years.

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DEP testing under LD 1600 continues; no active land‑purchase inquiries for PFAS Fund
PFAS Fund staff said there are currently no active inquiries from landowners to sell properties to the fund; DEP's LD 1600 investigation of licensed spread sites continues to identify farms, though contamination levels are generally lower than the earliest sites found in 2021–22.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:51 AM