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New York is making rat infestation an issue for construction site managers across the city

Archinect

The New York City Council passed the Rat Action Plan Thursday, a package of four bills that set new pest management standards. Among other measures, it will require applicants for certain construction work permits in the city to certify that a licensed exterminator was retained to effectively treat the premises for rodent extermination.

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When Do Homeowners Need a Permit for an Addition?

Architecture Ideas

With all the time and effort you’re pouring into this renovation, don’t get caught without the most important thing — a home addition permit. . You’ll likely need to get permission from your city or county government anytime you change the structure or function of your home. Why Do I Need a Permit? Source: mistercontractor.ca.

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Columbia City Abbey Apartments by Allied8

Archinect

From 1891 to 1993 the Columbia Congregational Church called this site home, drawing in residents to an entirely undeveloped Rainier Valley. At that time, land was often given to churches, because the City understood they could be a useful tool in creating communities and economy.

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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

The discretionary permitting process is often used by local governments to ensure that proposed land uses are compatible with existing land uses, and that they do not pose an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare. city council, county board of supervisors, etc.) as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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Density bonus as inclusionary zoning offset

Brandon Donnelly

Somebody on Twitter responded to my recent post about inclusionary zoning and asked: Aren’t all the upzonings that the City is already doing a kind of density bonus? ” Why does there need to be any other sort of subsidy in order to mitigate the economic impacts of inclusionary zoning? No need to rezone the site.

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Columbia City Abbey Apartments by Allied8 | Apartment blocks

Architonic

From 1891 to 1993 the Columbia Congregational Church called this site home, drawing in residents to an entirely undeveloped Rainier Valley. At that time, land was often given to churches, because the City understood it could be a useful tool in creating communities and economy.

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A4 Spotlight: Act 6061 Legislation

A4 Architects

Rhode Island Housing Zoning Map On February 22, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed into law Act 6061, also known as the “Zoning Modernization and Housing Act.” The new provisions required each of the local Zoning Ordinances to be revised so that they are in compliance in compliance with the Act by January 1, 2024.

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