Highland Park Proposes Sign Regulation Overhaul to Ease Business Operations

Overview: Highland Park’s Planning Board recently deliberated on an ordinance aimed at revising the town’s signage regulations, which may have a considerable impact on local businesses and the community’s visual landscape. Ordinance number 24-287 is a proposal that seeks to streamline and consolidate sign regulations, reorganize dimensional standards based on use, and introduce a site plan exemption process for minor deviations.

Port Richey Committee Plans for Sustainable Coastal Development

Overview: The Port Richey Land Use Planning Committee recently convened to discuss updates to the city’s comprehensive plan, focusing on sustainable and responsible coastal development.

Hillsborough Board Examines Warehouse Project Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: During a recent Hillsborough Planning Board meeting, discussions centered on the application of Homestead Road LLC for the construction of two warehouses, highlighting environmental concerns and compliance with local ordinances. Key issues included the project’s stormwater management plans, the potential impact on local traffic, and the alignment with the master plan for the area. The applicant’s planner, Christine Kone, faced scrutiny from both the board and public objectors, with the latter group including representatives from the Watershed Institute and Stop Houses and Trucks.

Acushnet Planning Board Tackles Solar Project Permit Extension

Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board’s recent meeting was notably centered around the deliberation of a special permit extension for Distributed Solar Development LLC’s project on Mores Lane. The board grappled with the implications of potential legislative changes on the permit extensions and the developer’s request for more time due to delays attributed to Eversource and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Additionally, a unanimous vote was required for any extension, with the decision postponed until the board reconvened with full membership.

Kenilworth Plans Modernized Dunkin’ and Multifamily Housing Development

Overview: Kenilworth’s Planning Board has been deliberating on a proposal for the redevelopment of a property at 705-717 Boulevard, which includes the construction of a modernized Dunkin’ Donuts and a new multifamily residential building. The multifaceted discussion has encompassed operational details of the new Dunkin’ design, the drive-thru’s traffic impact, and the residential building’s implications for the local community and infrastructure.