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| | Family Involvement in Children's Education; Appendix A - Stockton Unified School District Parent Resource Center |
 | | In response to new Title I requirements, the district adopted a policy on parent involvement in May 1995, which states that the education of each child is the shared responsibility of the school, the family, and the community. | | | In 1995, district enrollment was roughly 40 percent Hispanic, 29 percent Asian American/Pacific Islander, 17 percent white, 13 percent African American, and 2 percent Native American. | | | Each school in the district designates a parent involvement contact who serves as a liaison with the Parent Resource Center and who recruits parents to participate in center activities. |
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| | Urban district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | In England and Wales, urban districts and rural districts were created in 1894 (by the Local Government Act of 1894) as subdivisions of administrative counties. | | | Urban districts had an elected Urban District Council (UDC), which shared local government responsibillities with a county council. | | | Larger towns became municipal boroughs which had a slightly higher status, and the right to appoint a mayor. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_district
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| | Urban Renewal Q&A |
| | The court decision in effect requires the county assessor to misstate the effect of the urban renewal district. | | | This year all the urban renewal dollars raised from your property taxes will be displayed in the urban renewal line item in the general government category.” | | | The 2002-03 property tax statements mailed to Sandy residents include a line item called “Urban Renewal Sandy.” The accompanying explanation from the County Assessor states: |
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http://www.ci.sandy.or.us/City_Services/Administration/urban_renewal_faq.htm
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| | Sherwood Urban Renewal Planning Advisory Committee FAQ |
| | The plan was prepared pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Chapter 457, the Oregon Constitution, and all applicable laws and ordinances of the State of Oregon and the City of Sherwood. | | | Was the Urban Renewal Plan voted on by the citizens? | | | Does the Urban Renewal District raise my taxes? |
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http://www.ci.sherwood.or.us/city_boards/surpac/surpac_faq.html
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| | No. 6/1929: ENNIS URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (DISSOLUTION) ACT, 1929 |
| | —This Act may be cited as the Ennis Urban District Council (Dissolution) Act, 1929. | | | (a) that more than three years have elapsed since the dissolution of the Ennis Urban District Council by the Ennis Urban District Council (Dissolution) Order, 1926, made by the Minister on the 14th day of April, 1926, under section 72 of the Local Government Act, 1925 (No. 5 of 1925), and | | | (b) that under an Order duly made by the Minister on the 16th day of March, 1929, under sub-section (5) of the said section 72 of the said Act, a new election of members of the Ennis Urban District Council was duly held, and |
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http://acts2.oireachtas.ie/zza6y1929.1.html
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| | Urban renewal goes under microscope PortlandTribune.com |
| | PDC Chairman Matt Hennessee, who also is president and chief executive officer of Quiktrak Inc., cast the deciding vote in favor of renewing the waterfront district, joining with his junior colleagues Janice Wilson, a retired U.S. Bank executive, and Eric Parsons, president of Standard Insurance Co. of Portland. | | | Mazziotti said PDC’s vote on Wednesday in favor of continuing its multimillion-dollar projects in Old Town-Chinatown was “not a signal of decisions in future cases.” He opted not to make a recommendation on the decision. | | | After the meeting, Mazziotti said he had talked to Jim Scherzinger, interim superintendent of Portland Public Schools, and said Scherzinger “did not see this as a major issue.” |
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http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=22021
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| | Springfield News: Economic development agency revived for urban renewal district |
| | If voters approve the Glenwood Urban Renewal District on Nov. 2, SEDA would conduct the agency's business with regular meetings. | | | Board member Christine Lundberg said the stated goal needs more definition to clarify what "housing" means. | | | After appointing Council President Tammy Fitch to serve as SEDA's chair, the newly formed board heard from concerned Glenwood resident Dave Carvo. |
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http://www.springfieldnews.com/articles/2004/10/06/local/news06.txt
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| | NWS04: Council Decides to Delay Urban Renewal Decision |
| | Councilwoman Emily Schue urged the council to hold off on formation of an urban renewal district until voters have had their say in the May 15 election on a referendum that asks if city residents approve of a recent update of the 1968 downtown urban renewal. | | | NWS04: Council Decides to Delay Urban Renewal Decision | | | Councilwoman Debra Ehrman sided with Bennett, but other members of the council said they might be willing to reconsider the Spectra-Physics urban renewal district after the May vote. |
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http://www.rice.edu/wetlands/Newspapers/nws04.html
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| | Urban district views NCLB as an opportunity to improve schools |
| | Well before NCLB, the school system introduced a series of successful reforms that presaged the demands of the new federal law. | | | This year, it helps that the latest AYP numbers also have no practical impact on school operations, say school officials. | | | After all, the AYP results could be seen as disheartening for an urban school system that in recent years has won praise for its success in raising student academic performance and closing the racial achievement gap. |
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http://www.nsba.org/site/doc_sbn.asp?TRACKID=&VID=58&CID=1257&DID=32238
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| | Newport News-Times: Waldport considers second urban renewal district |
| | City Administrator Nancy Leonard said the city can have "any number" of such districts - Portland has 10 - but they can total no more than 25 percent of the geographical area of the city. | | | The urban renewal agency is composed of the same individuals who make up the Waldport City Council. | | | But if the urban renewal effort succeeds, there may be a lot of new development. |
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http://www.newportnewstimes.com/articles/2005/03/11/news/news03.txt
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| | Who Benefits From A Failing Urban School District |
| | Join scholars from the Milwaukee area, community members, and Milwaukee Public School parents in Part II of a dynamic community forum designed to portray failing urban school districts that continue to benefit constituencies other than the children they should be serving. | | | Epps came to UWM following a distinguished career as Marshall Field professor emeritus of Urban Studies at the University of Chicago. | | | April 30, 2003 in UWM Golda Meir Library Conference Center at 4:30-7:30 p.m. |
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http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/DSAD/IMR/files/whobenefitsII.htm
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| | Urban Pioneer's diplomas are in question / 34 grads' transcripts didn't have enough credits, district says |
| | The finding raises questions about academic standards of charter schools and the ability of local school officials to monitor them. | | | Michael Hersher, counsel for the state Department of Education, said neither the district nor the state had any way to strip graduates of their diplomas. | | | Hersher, the state education department attorney, said that after a local district approves a charter school, it has little control over its day-to-day operations. |
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2003/09/17/MN116992.DTL
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| | The Urban Institute News & Events |
| | The report describes variations in characteristics among children with parents born in different countries, and discusses implications for NCLB implementation in high-LEP schools and districts. | | | This report describes the demographics of children of immigrants, and the considerable overlap among NCLB's protected groups: LEPs, low-income students, blacks, Hispanics and Asians. | | | Analysis reveals that LEP students are largely segregated: nearly 70% of LEP children are enrolled in only 10% of schools. |
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http://www.urban.org/Template.cfm?NavMenuID=3
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| | Water and the Coachella Valley |
| | Funds were obtained under a loan approved by voters in the canal-irrigated area. | | | he Coachella Valley Water District was formed in January 1918 under the state water code provisions of the County Water District Act. | | | Under the terms of a contract between Coachella Valley Water District and the United States, the cost of the project will be repaid over a 40-year period with the federal government making the annual payments until CVWD begins to benefit from the saved water. |
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http://www.cvwd.org/water&cv.htm
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| | Chip plant tied to new urban renewal district - 2004-05-17 |
| | The Portland Development Commission and the Portland City Council will undertake a feasibility study that will explore forming an urban renewal district within four river-area properties. | | | This district, though, won't resemble most of the city's other urban renewal zones. | | | Portland's efforts to lure a major chip making plant's expansion could lead to the city's 11th urban renewal district. |
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http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2004/05/17/story7.html
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| | Bremen: Urban district planning without cars |
| | The interested parties joined the new association "Car-free Hollerland e.V." which acted as contact for GEWOBA. | | | At the end of 1992 the district parliament approved the project unanimously. | | | This also adds a new dimension to urban life, as oneown physicality becomes a conscious factor of locomotion (e.g. |
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http://www.p2pays.org/ref/24/23405.htm
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| | NAEP Mathematics -- 2003 Trial Urban District Assessment |
| | As in 2002, results for the District of Columbia (DC) public schools that normally participate in NAEP's state assessments are also reported. | | | In 2003, the TUDA was conducted at grades 4 and 8 in nine urban districts: Atlanta City, Boston School District, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, City of Chicago School District 299, Cleveland Municipal School District, Houston Independent School District, Los Angeles Unified School District, New York City Public Schools, and San Diego City Unified School District. | | | For the purpose of comparison, results for the District of Columbia public schools, which normally participate in NAEP's state assessments, are also reported. |
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http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/mathematics/results2003/districtresults.asp
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| | Section 162-481 Elections in urban districts--terms of |
| | If the terms of two directors only have expired, the directors elected at the first biennial school election in the urban district shall be elected for terms of six years. | | | On the first Tuesday in April, 1964, four directors shall be elected, two for terms of two years to succeed the two directors of the prior district who were elected in 1960 and two for terms of six years to succeed the two directors of the prior district who were elected in 1961. | | | After seven directors of the urban district have been elected under this subsection, their successors shall be elected for terms of six years. |
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http://www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes/C100-199/1620000481.HTM
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| | STATEMENT ON NAEP TRIAL URBAN DISTRICT ASSESSMENT IN MATHEMATICS AND READING 2003 |
| | Note: The districts participating in the NAEP 2003 assessments were Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Chicago, Cleveland, District of Columbia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Diego. | | | Compared to the nation, the three million students enrolled in the participating urban districts are more likely to be eligible for federal lunch subsidies (72% to 40%), Hispanic (44% to 18%), and African-American (34% to 17%), and less likely to be white (14% to 59%). | | | Results for urban school districts resemble national results on the 2003 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). |
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http://www.nagb.org/release/statement_12_17_03.html
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| | NATION'S REPORT CARD: TRIAL URBAN DISTRICT ASSESSMENT IN READING AND WRITING 2002 |
| | Average reading scores of Hispanics in the District of Columbia, Houston, and New York City were comparable to the national average for Hispanics, while the percentages of Hispanics in Houston and New York City at or above Proficient were on par with that of the Hispanic national average. | | | However, the willingness of school district leaders and the Council of the Great City Schools to put their schools on the line with NAEP is a clear signal that they are serious in their efforts to be accountable and strongly committed to improving achievement. | | | The Trial Urban District Assessment program has had the strong support of the Council of the Great City Schools and its executive director, Michael Casserly. |
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http://www.nagb.org/release/summary_7_03_02.html
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| | Novato Unified School District: NUSD Urban Legends |
| | District e-mail is not to be used for private business purposes. | | | This cost was incurred in the 2000-01 school year and is the amount of our insurance deductible. | | | The decision was made to stay with Health Net and Kaiser for the coming year. |
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http://nusd.marin.k12.ca.us/urbanlegends.html
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| | Section 162-553 Urban school district may form ad hoc c |
| | The committee members shall be selected by the superintendent and president of the school board with input from community organizations, the parent organizations of the district and student organizations of the district. | | | Urban school district may form ad hoc committee on dropout prevention--members--selection. | | | The committee shall be composed of school personnel, parents, students and community members. |
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http://www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes/C100-199/1620000553.HTM
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| | Mayor says fire safety outweighs tax disparity - Thursday, 12/18/03 |
| | Mayor Bill Purcell acknowledged yesterday that residents of Nashville's urban tax district may be subsidizing fire protection for some residents of outlying areas, but he said that public safety was his overriding concern. | | | The Metro Law Department issued an opinion in September saying not only that Halford's proposed change was legal but also that it was the fire department's responsibility to send the closest help. | | | Purcell said it would be ''not only unnatural, it would be unlikely'' for two lawyers to agree. |
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http://www.tennessean.com/local/archives/03/12/44280574.shtml?Element_ID=44280574
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| | Education for the Future :: Urban District Case Study |
| | Victoria L. Bernhardt, Executive Director of the Education for the Future Initiative, is serving as a consultant to district schools. | | | The resulting action plan created by each school will continue to be monitored and supported by the district administration. | | | Education for the Future :: Urban District Case Study |
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http://eff.csuchico.edu/case_studies/urban_district2.php
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| | Large Urban District Builds Capacity |
| | In 1993, the troubled, significantly under-achieving Compton Unified School District near Los Angeles became the first school district to come under full direction of a State of California administrator. | | | At end of 2001, the State handed back control because the district had met its academic and fiscal targets. | | | Compton, California—It was 1993 and the Compton Unified School District, located in the southwest portion of Los Angeles County, was falling farther and farther behind in learning achievement. |
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http://www.corelearn.com/compton.htm
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| | Listowel Urban District Council, Kerry Local Authorities, Annual Report |
| | This Road is another significant move by the Listowel Urban District Council to improve our Towns Infrastructure. | | | In conclusion I would like to thank all of the officials of Listowel Urban District Council and Kerry County Council for their assistance during my very enjoyable year as Cathaoirleach and in particular Maria Gorman my Leas Cathaoirleach for her unending support during the year. | | | Continued pressure is being put on the Government Agencies to come up with a solution to this problem and major moves are being made by Listowel Urban District Council to convince the Government to bring one of the decentralised Government Departments to our town. |
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http://www.kerrycoco.ie/annrep/page97.htm
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| | Council prohibits infill in Urban Village district |
| | The approved amendment would prohibit infill and rooming houses in the Urban Village district. | | | After much debate between State College Borough Council members and concerned citizens, council passed an amended zoning ordinance regarding infill in the Urban Village in a 4-2 vote last night. | | | Council member Janet Knauer said property owners would prefer a consistent message regarding infill in the Urban Village and added that council should carefully consider the implications of its vote. |
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http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2004/04/04-20-04tdc/04-20-04dnews-09.asp
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| | Detroit district improving, urban schools group reports - 10/07/03 |
| | Detroit credited its new districtwide reading program, called Open Court. | | | "This is long-term work," said Michael Casserly, the executive director of the group, a coalition of 60 of the nation's largest school systems working to improve urban education. | | | Nannette Johnson, who has three children in district schools, said she thinks the higher scores can be attributed to the new reading program and parent workshops given by the district on how to prepare for the MEAP. |
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http://www.detnews.com/2003/schools/0310/07/c08-291172.htm
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| | CPA 95-34: Expand the Primary Urban Service District |
| | The six criteria listed in the Martin County Code of Laws have not been satisfied. | | | This requested land use change is outside the PUSD. | | | Public services could be provided on a similar basis as the County currently provides to Stuart West and Cobblestone PUD. |
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http://www.martin.fl.us/GOVT/depts/gmd/gmp/cpa96.97/95-34.html
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| | RIVER DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL AREA HEARING |
| | Although, urban renewal will re-direct some tax revenues, primarily from the City and County general funds, it will, in the long run, pay off in lasting benefits, and not just financial benefits, but also in quality of life. | | | This Plan is really the product of 7 years of planning and public involvement in the River District | | | In 1995, Council adopted an amendment to the Central City Plan which incorporated the River District Vision. |
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http://www.ci.portland.or.us/mayor/speeches/2/rivdura.htm
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| | Texas Department of Agriculture - Urban Schools Grant Program |
| | Proposals must be submitted by a Texas public elementary school from an urban school district with an enrollment of at least 49,000 students. | | | A total amount of up to $2,500 may be awarded to an eligible elementary school in a single grant cycle. | | | Texas Department of Agriculture - Urban Schools Grant Program |
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http://www.agr.state.tx.us/iga/grants_funding/iga_projectgrant.htm
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| | FAQ |
| | This revenue will assist in maintaining and operating the District facilities utilized for drainage. | | | Why is the District conveying urban drainage water? | | | Why should I pay an annual drainage fee to the District? |
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http://www.mercedid.org/water/faq.html
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| | Duncan Seeks Applicants For Silver Spring Urban District Committee |
| | Applications of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process. | | | Members serve three-year terms without compensation and meet the third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. | | | County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill four vacancies on the downtown Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee. |
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http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mc/news/press/00-307.html
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| | Council of Urban Boards of Education |
| | Published quarterly by the Council of Urban Boards of Education, addressing the programmatic, fiscal and governance challenges of urban public schools on behalf of its members and almost 9 million students they serve. | | | The Boston School Committee has been selected as the winner of the first annual CUBE award for Urban School Board Excellence. | | | This pursuit continues as CUBE focuses on the significance of urban governance and achievement. |
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http://www.nsba.org/cube
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| | A Sketch of Chaoyang |
| | In 2000, the district registered 48 billion yuan in GDP and 13.2 billion yuan in tax payment, and ranked among Beijing's advanced urban districts and counties in terms of aggregate assets (900 billion yuan). | | | Chaoyang District, located in east Beijing, was under the jurisdiction of Jixian Country of Youzhou Prefecture during the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. | | | It has become a scene of Chaoyang when thousands of foreign and Chinese employees rush into various office buildings in the morning. |
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http://www.bjchy.gov.cn/english/asc.htm
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| | RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-1141 |
| | WHEREAS, the planning commission considered and approved the proposed plan of services at their May 9, 2002, meeting and has issued a written report, which is on file with the Metropolitan Clerk. | | | That the Metropolitan County Council hereby adopts a plan of services, a copy of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A", for the extension of the boundaries of the Urban Services District within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to include the areas described as follows: | | | WHEREAS, a request has been made to extend the boundaries of the Urban Services District within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to include lots and lands located to the south of Briley Parkway and to the west of Dickerson Pike, more particularly described herein; and |
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http://www.nashville.gov/mc/resolutions/prev/rs2002_1141.htm
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| | Urban Commercial District - March 1, 2001 |
| | Railroad Setback: In those instances where the lot abuts a railroad right of way, the setback adjacent to a railroad right of way may be reduced to 10 feet. | | | The accessory use must meet all of the applicable provisions listed under drive-in. | | | Maintenance – The owner shall have responsibility for maintaining the buffer and its landscaping according to the plan throughout the term of the use as approved by the City. |
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http://www.ci.medina.mn.us/Facts/Ord/8/831.htm
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| | Wokingham District Council - Urban Capacity Study April 2003 |
| | Wokingham District Council, Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN | | | The Council's April 2002 Urban Capacity Study and April 2004 Urban Capacity Study are also availalbe for viewing on the Council's website. | | | Wokingham District Council - Urban Capacity Study April 2003 |
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http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/index.asp?pgid=10749
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| | City of Canby: Urban Renewal District |
| | WHEREAS, only the City Council has the authority to make a reduction in the District Boundaries under state law and under Canby’s Urban Renewal Plan; | | | ADOPTED by the Canby Urban Renewal Agency Board at a regular meeting thereof on February 12, 2003. | | | WHEREAS, this has resulted in difficulties for the property owner and County Tax Assessor; and |
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http://www.ci.canby.or.us/URD/Resolutions/Resolution03-001.htm
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| | Far North District Council - Urban environment |
| | The district is notable for the many small scattered settlements, some of which are relatively recent (typically coastal settlements) and some of which are long established. | | | Urban development is spread amongst several towns with populations between 1,000-6,000, and numerous smaller settlements. | | | The focal points for both levels of close settlement are marae, churches and residential activities. |
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http://www.fndc.govt.nz/FarNorthDistrict/iurban.asp
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| | Section 11.44 - "R-2" Residential Single Family Urban District |
| | All permitted uses as provided for in the "R-1" District. | | | The following are permitted uses in an "R-2" District: | | | The purpose of the "R-2" Residential Single Family Urban District is to provide for urban density single family detached residential dwelling units and directly related, complementary uses. |
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http://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us/Admin/CityCode/1144.htm
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| | Middle School Psychologist - Urban School District |
| | Cartwright Elementary School District #83 is seeking a Middle School Psychologist with a Master's Degree or doctorate in School Psychology, from a NASP or APA approved program; expanded role, including assessment, counseling, academic consultation, case management. | | | Administrative Benefit Package, includes life insurance, individual medical-dental paid by District, paid organization dues, ample vacation, professional leave for conferences. | | | Able to conduct in-services on education and mental health topics for staff. |
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http://www.coe.iup.edu/edsp/JobListings/CartwrightElementarySchoolDistrict.htm
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| | Section 101-203 Ord. 16424; Establishing the Benton Stephens Urban Conservation District |
| | This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. | | | The Board of Adjustment may grant a conditional use permit for a limited period of time. | | | Upon receiving the development plan, the director shall notify the Benton-Stephens Neighborhood Association in writing. |
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http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Final_Ordinances/Series_101/203.html
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| | CSFS Montrose District - Community Forestry |
| | Research by urban foresters in large cities and universities has shown that the pruning done in the early stages of a tree’s life can significantly improve and prolong the effective life of the tree. | | | This tree inventory is an integral part of any long range plan to sustain the urban forest. | | | Montrose, Olathe, and Ouray -- all within the Montrose District -- were recognized for their accomplishments in community forestry. |
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http://lamar.colostate.edu/~montrose/cf.htm
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| | urban district - yourDictionary.com - American Heritage Dictionary |
| | An administrative district of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, usually composed of several densely populated communities, resembling a borough but lacking a borough charter. | | | urban district - yourDictionary.com - American Heritage Dictionary |
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http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/u/u0144300.html
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| | Section 29-21.1 District UC, urban conservation overlay district. |
| | Urban conservation shall mean public and private efforts to maintain and enhance older urban areas through stabilization, rehabilitation, protection, revitalization, conversion, infill development or redevelopment. | | | Designation Ordinance shall mean the official zoning document which the City Council enacts specifying a certain area as an Urban Conservation District. | | | Urban Conservation District overlay zoning may be placed in conjunction with any zoning district within the City in accordance with the provisions of this section. |
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http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Columbia_Code_of_Ordinances/Chapter_29/21.1.html
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