Trending Legislation: Marijuana Legalization & Local Government
As the number of states legalizing the sale and use of marijuana increases, acceptance at the local level is a mixed bag.
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Food Trucks Hit The Road to Find New Customers During COVID-19
Without a steady stream of lunchtime patrons and weekend events during the pandemic, food truck owners are needing to quickly change gears, embracing a move-it or lose-it strategy to stay in business.
A Crisis on Top of a Crisis
This once-in-a century pandemic has not only forced us to change many aspects of our lives for our own health and safety, it has also created a new, and unprecedented surge in the use of single-use plastics.
Trending Legislation: Electric Vehicles
Acceptance of electric vehicles has been on a long, winding and sometimes detoured road. But with increasing concerns about climate change and dependence on fossil fuels, a renewed interest, and even enthusiasm, has recently accelerated. Is your community EV-Ready?
Trending Legislation: Outdoor Dining
Dining out has taken on new context in the COVID-19 era. Outdoor dining could lessen the devastating economic impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry and municipalities are trying to help legislatively.
Trending Legislation: Drone Use Takes Off
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are more commonly known as drones, and businesses and cities are finding them to be increasingly useful. But can they be regulated at the local level?
Trending Legislation: Affordable Housing
Even before the recent coronavirus outbreak, affordable housing was an increasing issue of concern across the nation.
Trending Legislation: Political Signs
Location, location, location – that’s the key to regulating campaign signs
Legislating in the Age of COVID-19: Virtual Meetings
Updating municipal codes to promote health-safety measures for a unified community response
Legislating in the Age of COVID-19
As the pandemic continues to impact communities across the country, local governments are responding with legislation that covers a wide range of critical topics. Stay up-to-date through our new blog series “Legislating in the Age of COVID.”
Legislating in the Age of COVID-19: Social Distancing
Updating municipal codes to promote health-safety measures for a unified community response
Legislating in the Age of COVID-19: Face Masks and Coverings
Updating municipal codes to promote health-safety measures for a unified community response
Responding Legislatively to COVID-19
Local governments are acting to allow service continuity in this time of crisis and to protect the safety and health of constituents, as well as in finding ways to overcome food security issues and economic hardships faced by local businesses.
Constituents flock to eCode360 for code inquiries during pandemic
During the current COVID-19 health emergency, many constituents are finding that their online code is for the birds.
BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag
As permanent bans on plastic bags are enacted, consumers will continue to shift to eco-friendly, reusable bags for carrying groceries and other purchases.
Keeping Your Code Up to Date is as Simple as [email protected]
When your eCode is regularly updated, you’re guaranteeing a resource your entire community can depend on – every hour of every day, from any location.
Federal Act May Impact Local Tobacco Ordinances
The recent adoption of a Federal Act to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 may require some municipalities to consider changes to their local ordinances.
A Bumpy Road for E-Scooters
Despite the growing popularity of e-scooters as a fun and environmentally-friendly way to traverse cities, not all municipalities and regulators are along for the ride.
Putting A Leash On Puppy Mills
Across the country, cities and counties are taking a stand against the controversial puppy mill industry by adopting retail pet sale bans.
Swarms and the City
Urban beekeeping is challenging local governments to find a balance between the protection of a vital species and the rights and concerns of urban communities.
May is for Meat Lovers
It’s National BBQ Month and National Hamburger Month. Eat well—and grill safely.
Thank You for Sharing
The sharing industry that provides consumer deals and conveniences has local governments wondering how to regulate it all.
Restaurant Noise: Dine or Dash?
Restaurant noise is causing patrons to choose between loud popular eateries and their hearing health.
Taking the Fight to Cyberbullying
With the evolution of the internet, smartphones and social media platforms, bullying has moved from the playground to the cyber realm.
Roadkill Grilling and Cow Chip Throwing (Yeah, there’s a festival for that)
From the historic to the hysterical, local festivals are on the rise, prompting host municipalities to take a closer look at legislation that protects their community, residents and patrons.
You may be just 10 questions away from being more informed about codification
Doing your homework is important when considering codification so that your Code meets the needs of your municipality and your citizens. Here’s a list of questions you should always ask first before you make your choice.
Tips for Using Model Ordinances
Model ordinances can be great starting points for drafting new ordinances, but they should be reviewed and tailored for your municipality before being adopted.
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
In drafting and enforcing sign regulations local governments should be mindful of this case and the Supreme Court’s determination that content-based regulation of noncommercial signs must meet “strict scrutiny.”
Fireworks: More Bang = More Bucks
As consumer demand for fireworks has grown, so has the inclination for states to relax their restrictive laws and lift their bans to allow sales of fireworks for consumer use.
Here Comes the Sun
See how some New England communities are adapting
their Codes to meet increased local demand for solar energy.