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Zoning Bulletin April 25, 2010 ~ Volume 4 ~ No. 8 <br />feet of schools, parks, libraries, day-care centers or churches. The bill <br />' also would prohibit fully nude dancing or waitressing. Many cities and <br />counties-have similar zoning rules in place, but the legislation would <br />impose the restrictions statewide." The bill will next be considered by <br />the Senate. <br />Source: The Kansas City Star; www.miamiherald.com <br />MARYLAND <br />Effective this month in Baltimore County, new legislation establishes <br />a "new vetting process for planned unit developments." The legislation <br />reportedly, broadens the definition of "community benefit"-which a <br />developer may provide in exchange for the permission to build "more <br />densely than zoning regulations ordinarily would allow." <br />.Source: The Baltimore Sun; http://articles.baltimoresun com <br />The Ocean City Council is considering a proposed zoning change <br />that would "reduce allowable residential density." In some instances, <br />_ density for residentially zoned property "could be reduced by half, <br />-~ based on total square footage." <br />Source: Delmarva Daily Times; www.delmarvanow.iom <br />NEW JERSEY <br />The New Jersey Assembly recently passed legislation that "would <br />keep the zoning code that was in effect at the time a developer filed a <br />project application as the rule until completion." The legislation has <br />also been approved by the state Senate. It now awaits a decision from <br />Governor Christie. The state's building industry supports the legisla- <br />tion. Opponents reportedly argue it will: "allow developers to circum- <br />vent clean-water and wildlife-protection regulations"; and "remove the <br />ability of zoning board to tailor ordinances to reflect the latest trends <br />in development and to correct any oversights." <br />Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; www.phil[v.com <br />'' PENNSYLUANfA <br />Cumberland Township's Board of Supervisors has adopted zoning <br />legislation that now permits casinos in areas zoned for mixed-use com- <br />~' mercial development. State law requires municipalities to allow gaming <br />as a legal land use. <br />Source: The Gettysburg Times; www.ge sburgtimes.com <br />© 2010 Thomson Reuters 11 <br />65 <br />