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Public Notices

Public Hearing on Ordinance Restricting the Commercial Use of Plastic Single Use Carryout Bags (April 13, 2016)

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
7:30 PM
Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center
Auditorium

 The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend the Takoma Park Code to restrict the Commercial Use of Plastic Single Use Carryout Bags. The meeting will take place on April 13, 2016 at 7:30 PM.  First reading of the ordinance is scheduled for April 27, 2016. All interested persons should attend the public hearing and sign up to speak. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 or by email to clerk@takomaparkmd.gov.

Review the Draft Ordinance

Public Notices

Proposed Administrative Regulation – Residential Rental Facility Fees

An Administrative Regulation is being proposed to provide specifics to Chapter 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations, Section 6.16.090 Fees. The regulation establishes general provisions and maximum fees for optional services and amenities in residential rental facilities.

View the Proposed Administrative Regulation

Pursuant to the requirements of the “Administrative Regulations Ordinance” (Authority: Chapter 2.12 “Administrative Regulations,” of the Takoma Park Code), notice of the City’s intention to adopt an administrative regulation must be publicly noted, allowing residents the opportunity to comment on the proposal.

To obtain further information about the proposed regulation, contact Sara Anne Daines, Housing and Community Development Department, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, Md. 20912, 301-891-7224, sarad@takomaparkmd.gov. Written comments on the proposed regulation may be sent to the City Clerk, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, Md. 20912 or e-mailed to clerk@takomaparkmd.gov. The deadline for receipt of public comments is Jan. 31.