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Committee backs "Love Our Neighborhoods" code changes to simplify neighborhood projects, asks DPW to finalize regulations
Summary
The committee recommended as a committee report the Public Works ordinance that streamlines approval for neighborhood amenities (planters, small libraries, benches), reduces certain fees, and clarifies permitting and revocation processes; DPW said regulations and additional inspectors will clarify planters, ADA compliance, and enforcement.
The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to recommend Public Works' proposed ordinance — known as "Love Our Neighborhoods" — to the full Board as a committee report on Dec. 4, 2023.
Deputy Director Beth Rubinstein (Public Works) said the ordinance is intended to streamline and clarify approval for community-driven projects (sidewalk planters, benches, little libraries, commemorative plaques) in the public right-of-way, reduce fees for minor encroachment permits, and set…
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