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11,576 tracked US meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-01. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.

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Wills Point, Texas · Tue Feb 2, 2027 · R 25 33 Centralized Master Fee Schedule Effective

City Council adopts new fees for pools, coin‑machines, dogs, permits and trash

The Wills Point City Council will amend Resolution 25‑19 to update the Centralized Master Fee Schedule. The amendment adds or revises fees for pool hall licenses, coin‑operated machine taxes, sexually oriented business licenses, dangerous‑dog insurance and registration, animal control, construction permits, and…

Rome, Georgia · Thu Sep 3, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews five rezoning and special use permit requests

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission is reviewing land use requests for properties in the city and county. These include requests for rezoning and special use permits for specific residential uses. Decisions will later be acted upon by the Floyd County Commission and Rome City Commission.

Palmyra, Pennsylvania · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 2026 Rental Application

Borough of Palmyra releases 2026 Rental Property Application

The provided document is a rental property application form rather than a meeting agenda. It outlines the requirements, fees, and duties for owners seeking a residential rental license in the Borough of Palmyra.

Johnston, Rhode Island · Sun Aug 30, 2026 · Zoning Board Meeting

Board considers extension request and several dimensional variance applications

The Zoning Board will review an extension of time request for a special‑use permit at 100 Allendale Avenue. It will also consider dimensional variance applications for a detached garage at 34 River Avenue, a future lot division at 30 Mill Street, and a new building at 0 Bishop Hill Road. These items appear under old…

Johnston, Rhode Island · Sun Aug 30, 2026 · Zoning Board Meeting

Johnston Asphalt seeks extension to start construction on 100 Allendale Ave

The Zoning Board will review several pending variance requests. It will consider Johnston Asphalt’s request to extend the start date for a special‑use permit at 100 Allendale Avenue, and a request by Robert Montaquilla for dimensional variances to build a detached garage at 34 River Avenue. New applications include…

Southbridge, Massachusetts · Thu Aug 27, 2026 · Liquor Licensing Board

Liquor Licensing Board to hear manager change for Fraternal Order of Eagles

The Liquor Licensing Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a change of manager. The request concerns the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc. located at 59 Mill St.

Southbridge, Massachusetts · Thu Aug 27, 2026 · Liquor Licensing Board

Public hearing for new liquor license at Airport Seafood and Grill

The Liquor Licensing Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a new liquor license. The request is for Airport Seafood and Grill, LLC.

Malibu, California · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · City Council

Council to hear appeal of coastal development permit for 25200 Pacific Coast Hwy

The Malibu City Council will consider an appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-05 concerning Coastal Development Permit No. 19-012. The permit relates to the property at 25200 Pacific Coast Highway, owned by PAR PCH, LLC. The appellant is Jun Hall representing Concerned Citizens of Malibu Road, Inc.

Dighton, Massachusetts · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Planning Board

Public hearing on Cedar Street special permit and site plan review

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a public hearing for Cedar Street, LLC regarding a special permit and site plan review at 0 Cedar Street. The board will also consider an amendment to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations concerning stormwater detention facilities. Other agenda items include approving minutes from…

Medfield, Massachusetts · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Zoning Board of Appeals

Board will consider a special permit and variance for a wall sign at 547 Main St.

The Medfield Zoning Board of Appeals will review two applications. The first is from Heather Dudko, owner Russell Palumbo, for a finding, special permit, and variance to install a wall sign reading “CITIZENS” with halo illumination on the side elevation of 547 Main St, located in the Business Zoning District…

Middlesex County, Virginia · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Wetlands Board

Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 for filter cloth at Fishing Bay

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 submitted by Harry Oliver. The applicant seeks permission to place filter cloth and rip‑rap over a 25‑by‑15‑foot area at Fishing Bay on Tax Map Parcel #46(2)25.791, Stove Point Rd. The hearing will include staff and…

Des Peres, Missouri · Mon Aug 10, 2026 · Board of Aldermen

Board will consider amending ordinance 2418 for a skilled nursing facility at 13240 Manchester Rd.

The Des Peres Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2026. At the hearing the board will consider two ordinances: one that amends ordinance 2418 and reissues a conditional use permit for a skilled nursing facility located at 13240 Manchester Road, and another that grants a conditional use permit…

Babylon, New York · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Board reviews major building‑area increase request at 513 Venetian Blvd

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026. The board will consider eight applications for special exception permits, setback reductions, building‑area increases, and sign modifications. Items include a request to increase building area from 30 % to 69.31 % at 513 Venetian…

Augusta County, Virginia · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to weigh special use permit for weddings & events on Stuarts Draft farm

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on seven special use permit requests, including proposals for short-term rentals, contractor offices, a repair business, office conversion, weddings/events, and amendments to decommissioning plans. Additionally, the board will consider a six-month extension for a…

Rome, Georgia · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider data center ordinance amendment

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) regarding data centers. The agenda also includes several special use permit and rezoning requests for properties in the city and county. Public hearings on these applications will be held later in August by…

Lawrence, Massachusetts · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Planning Board

Planning Board reviews five special permit petitions for residential and commercial use

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss special permit petitions for several properties. These include proposals for new multifamily housing and the conversion of existing structures. The board will also consider a request for illuminated signage.

La Plata County, Colorado · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Board will hear appeal on well stress test rule for a new ADU

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of a Director’s determination that requires a well stress test for a proposed additional dwelling unit. The appeal challenges the code interpretation used in the original decision. No other agenda items are listed beyond this placeholder.

Carlton County, Minnesota · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearings on two conditional use permits

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two conditional/interim use permits. The body will also review meeting minutes from July 1, 2026.

Berrien County, Michigan · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Health Department - Sewage Appeal Board

Berrien County Sewage Appeal Board to review three on-site sewage appeals

The Berrien County On-Site Sewage Appeal Board will meet to hear and decide on three separate sewage permit appeals. The board will review presentations from the county and the applicants for each property.

Richmond, Virginia · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Special exception request for second‑story addition at 520 South Sheppard St

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five applications for special exceptions to the zoning ordinance. Each request seeks permission to build an addition or accessory structure that does not meet current setback or lot‑coverage requirements. The properties are located at 520 South Sheppard Street, 3908 Sterling…

Marlborough, Massachusetts · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Licensing Board

No specific agenda items have been set for the Licensing Board meeting

The Marlborough Licensing Board meeting on August 5, 2026 has no listed agenda items. The agenda notes that topics are to be determined and may change. No concrete items such as rezoning, contracts, or ordinances are identified.

Meeker County, Minnesota · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Planning & Zoning

Interim use permit for aggregate mining in Cosmos Township considered

The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The commission will approve the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes and consider an interim use permit for aggregate mining, processing and crushing in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District on the Southwest Quarter of Section…

Power County, Idaho · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Planning & Zoning

Planning and Zoning to review multiple subdivision plats and conditional use permits

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to vote on several subdivision plats and conditional use permits. The body will also discuss ordinances and review a tabled preliminary plat.

Randolph County, North Carolina · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Planning Board

Concrete batch plant request on Willard Rd before Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two special use permits: a portable building for custom apparel sales at 837 Gold Hill Rd, and an academic school at Beulah Baptist Church on Howard Mill Rd. Legislative hearings will address three rezoning requests, including a 4.57-acre parcel…

Dubuque County, Iowa · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Board of Supervisors

Special Use Permit hearing for Christopher R. and Anne M. Hennessy

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting and then hold a public hearing on a special‑use permit application (BA#08‑25‑26) submitted by Christopher R. and Anne M. Hennessy. No other agenda items are listed.

Fredonia, Wisconsin · Mon Aug 3, 2026 · Village Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers conditional use permit for 233 Innovation Dr.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for commercial business condominiums at 233 Innovation Dr. The body will also propose a date for a public hearing regarding TID #3 boundary amendments.

Kingsland, Georgia · Mon Aug 3, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Board

Planning board to review subdivisions and mini-storage permit

The Kingsland Planning & Zoning Board will consider final plats for two subdivisions and a preliminary plat for a large single-family development. The board will also review a special use permit for a mini-storage facility and approve home occupation permits.

Cohasset, Massachusetts · Mon Aug 3, 2026 · Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear request for boat storage shed at 257 Atlantic Ave

The Cohasset Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a special permit application. The applicant, Susan Wakeman Davis, is seeking permission to construct a boat storage shed.

Cohasset, Massachusetts · Mon Aug 3, 2026 · Public Hearings

Zoning Board to hear request for boat storage shed at 257 Atlantic Ave

The Cohasset Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a property at 257 Atlantic Ave. The board will consider a special permit application filed by Susan Wakeman Davis.

Georgetown, South Carolina · Mon Aug 3, 2026 · Architectural Review Board

Board to review several alteration requests, notably a pool at 416 Front St.

The Georgetown Architectural Review Board will approve minutes from its July 6 meeting and then consider a series of property alteration applications. Items include fence relocation, window changes, driveway replacement, a new in‑ground pool, and demolition with asbestos siding removal. Public input will be taken on…

Stonington, Connecticut · Sat Aug 1, 2026 · Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission

Inland Wetlands Commission to conduct site walks for two residential projects

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding a special meeting for site walks. Members will visit two properties to review permit applications for residential construction and subdivision.

Draper, UT · Thu Jul 30, 2026 · Planning Commission

Draper Planning Commission to hear home business permit request

The Draper Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a home cottage business at 478 W. Sandberg Ln. The hearing is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Draper City Hall.

Largo, Florida · Thu Jul 30, 2026 · Municipal Code Enforcement Board

Board to accept compliance affidavits for five properties and review fine reductions

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will approve the agenda and minutes, conduct a public hearing with speaker swearing‑in, and accept affidavits of compliance for five listed properties. It will also consider second‑order violations that have not been paid and a request to reduce fines, subject to minimum fee rules…

Newport Beach, California · Thu Jul 30, 2026 · Public Notice

Zoning Administrator to review five residential and commercial permits

The Zoning Administrator is holding a meeting to review five permit applications. These include a minor use permit for a café and four residential development permits.

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Thu Jul 30, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeal

Board to consider variance for new construction at 162 Otis Street

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a public hearing on two cases: a special permit for non-conforming curb cuts at 1 Corcoran Lane, and a variance for partial demolition and new construction at 162 Otis Street that would extend the building beyond allowed side setbacks. Both cases involve residential properties in…

Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

BZA to consider sign variances and special use permits for local businesses

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for sign variances at Epps Mill Road and special use permits for an accessory apartment and a garden supply store. The board will also consider a modification to a previously approved permit for the Stones River Country Club.

Ballston Spa, New York · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to consider area variances for dwelling and garage at 64 East Grove Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request from Neale Petrillo to construct a building featuring a first-floor garage and a second-floor dwelling unit. The project requires four area variances to proceed because the proposed plans do not meet current code requirements for setbacks and lot size.

Palos Park, Illinois · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Tree Body

Tree Body will discuss status of a proposed tree removal permit

The Village of Palos Park Tree Body will hold a regular meeting on July 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kaptur Administration Center, 8999 West 123" Street. The board will discuss the current status of a proposed tree removal permit application and will set the date and time for the next meeting.

Albany, New York · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · City Clerk Hearings and Notices

Public comment requested for accessory entertainment license at 69 North Pearl St.

The Accessory Entertainment Committee will review an application for an accessory entertainment license submitted by One More Chance, LLC d-b-a Elevate, located at 69 North Pearl St. Residents may submit written comments by Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Comments will be distributed to each committee member.

Henry County, Virginia · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to review airport expansion and land use permits

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three land use requests. The body will decide on two special use permits and one variance regarding property setbacks.