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September 25, 2018 I Volume 12 I Issue 18 Zoning Bulletin <br />posal, "chain stores" would be defined as "retail or service establish- <br />ments that have 11 or more locations worldwide, and two or more of <br />the following features: a standardized array of merchandise, a stan- <br />dardized facade, a standardized decor and color scheme, uniform ap- <br />parel, standardized signage, a trademark or a servicemark." The amend- <br />ment would not prohibit chain stores in any location, but is intended to <br />"give residents and community members the opportunity to weigh in <br />through the public process of obtaining a conditional use permit." The <br />proposal is aimed at preserving "the cultural fabric of the business <br />district and the ability for locally -owned small businesses to survive <br />and thrive." If the proposal is approved by the Council, it would then <br />be faunally submitted to the Boston Zoning Commission for approval. <br />Source: Charlestown Patriot -Bridge; htty://charlestownbridge.coni <br />MISSOURI <br />In an effort to "combat `advertising clutter,' " the Jefferson City <br />Council will soon vote on an amended bill that would limit non- <br />commercial temporary signage in the city. <br />"Non-commercial" signs include election, real estate, political or <br />non -political signs. Under the original bill, "a residential property could <br />have two 5-square-foot, non-commercial signs and an additional two <br />5-square-foot signs per street frontage during election season." The <br />Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the bill, but has report- <br />edly recommended there not be a limit on the number of temporary <br />signs on residential properties and that setback requirements for <br />temporary signs be removed. Also under the bill, temporary signs <br />would not be allowed on public rights -of -way unless with prior <br />permission. <br />Source: News Tribune; www.newstribune.com <br />NEW YORK <br />The New York City Council has approved a plan to rezone a large <br />portion of the Inwood neighborhood. The rezoning will reportedly "cre- <br />ate and preserve 4,100 units of affordable housing, including 925 units <br />on city -owned land and 675 units that will be established in market - <br />rate buildings under housing rules that require developers to build af- <br />fordable housing in projects made possible by rezoning." <br />Source: The New York Times; www.nvtimes.com <br />12 © 2018 Thomson Reuters <br />