A Quarterly Publication from General Code
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Legislative & Trending News for Local Governments
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FALL 2025
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Historic Preservation
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Historic preservation is more than just saving old buildings. It’s about protecting the places in a community that tell its unique story and using them to strengthen for the future.
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September is #SUPPTEMBER: Did you know you can set up scheduled code updates? Eliminate the hassle of gathering materials or using your limited staff resources to supplement your code yourself. Simply send us new legislation as it’s passed, and we’ll handle the rest—making the supplementation process effortless for you! Click here to get started.
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Texas Community Prospers from General Code’s Digital Solutions
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The combination of eCode360®, TrackBack™, and MapLink™ has become an important part of the Town of Prosper’s comprehensive digital approach to more accessible, accurate and efficient municipal code and zoning information.
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Fire Pits
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While fire pits are great for creating backyard warmth and ambiance, there are rules to follow when it comes to safety and legal considerations.
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Brian Krup, IMFOA-CMC Deputy City Clerk,
City of Davenport, Iowa
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Conversations With Clerks
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The Municipal Clerk truly is a community’s jack-of-all-trades, often overseeing multiple departments and performing numerous tasks daily to keep local governments and public services running smoothly and efficiently. Conversations with Clerks is a continuing DeCoder series in which we talk with Municipal Clerks from across the country to learn more about their unique experiences and what it takes to be effective and successful in their roles. In this issue we are proud to feature Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk, Davenport, IA.
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Mobile Food Vendors
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Mobile food vendors are bringing flavor, culture, and opportunity to communities. See how municipalities can support this growing business model.
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Stay Informed and Engaged — Follow Us Today! Join General Code on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and follow the #SUPPTEMBER hashtag this month for information about more efficient, effective code updates.
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MapLink™: A Game-Changer for Planners and Their Communities
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Watch how planners at the American Planning Association’s 2025 National Planning Conference got zoning answers in seconds with just a few clicks. Fast, clear, and stress-free.
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Zachary S. Dumont
Account Manager
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Meet General Code: Zachary S. Dumont
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Zachary first stepped into the New England Account Manager role in April of 2022. He had recently finished a term on his local Town Council where he was twice elected to serve an historic community of just over 9,000 residents in the heart of New Hampshire’s seacoast.
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He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and he had a mission to ensure that local government remains accessible and accountable to its constituents. In his three years with General Code, Zachary has fostered new relationships across New England, primarily meeting with folks face-to-face to make the case for codification and implementing responsible code management practices.
He has successfully seen more than a dozen local code projects to completion and helped launch several interactive zoning map projects in the region. Zachary also played a role in expanding General Code’s relationships with local municipal associations such as the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, the MTCMA, MBOIA, and ESBOF. In recent months, he has become a member of the ICC Community Development team, to help promote the launch of the ICC-CD’s NextGen Municity platform.
In his own words, “I was hesitant to step into a predominantly sales-focused role. However, General Code allows me to be an advocate and a supporting member to our client communities. I get to develop my own unique relationships with the three hundred municipalities I report to and ensure their needs are met. I hope that when my career ends with General Code – many years from now – I’ll leave behind a simple but impactful legacy.”
Zachary resides in Rochester, NH, with his loving wife — for whom he is incredibly grateful — and their small family. They enjoy antiquing, visiting New England’s historic sites, and traveling the globe.
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TMCA Learning Sessions Are Rolling Across Texas!
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Our Texas team has been getting great feedback from the insights they’ve shared with Texas Municipal Clerks Association chapters on codification and online code tools over the past few months.
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If you’re going to be attending any of the following conferences, be sure to stop by and say “hello” to your General Code/ICC Innovation representatives.
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October
League of Oregon Cities
Texas Municipal Clerks Association: Advanced Institute
American Planning Association, Washington Chapter
Maine Municipal Association
American Planning Association, North Carolina Chapter / South Carolina Chapter
ICC Annual Conference, Expo & Committee Action Hearings
American Planning Association, Colorado Chapter
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International City/County Management Association
California Building Officials: Education Week South
New Hampshire City & Town Clerks Association
Texas Municipal League
November
Virginia Association of Counties
League of California Cities: City Clerks New Law & Election Seminar
New Jersey League of Municipalities
New England Association of City & Town Clerks
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Celebrating New Client Relationships
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From small towns to major cities, local governments are turning to General Code. We’re thrilled to announce new projects and implementations with the City of Pittsburgh, PA, City of Phoenix, AZ, and the City of Cranston, RI. Discover how our digital solutions are making a difference in these municipalities.
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Thank you to the following municipalities and organizations for choosing to partner with General Code on your current codification, zoning, building code/I-Code, and other digital solutions projects!
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• Borough of Flemington, PA
• Borough of Highland Park, NJ
• Borough of Keyport, NJ
• Borough of Mount Pleasant, PA
• Borough of Newville, PA
• Borough of Punxsutawney, PA
• Borough of Slatington, PA
• Borough of Wanaque, NJ
• City of Asotin, WA
• City of Brea, CA
• City of Cranston, RI
• City of Excelsior Springs, MO
• City of Franklin, WI
• City of Glens Falls, NY
• City of Gloucester City, NJ
• City of Huntsville, MO
• City of Indio, CA
• City of Junction City, KS
• City of Kilgore, TX
• City of Manzanita, OR
• City of Martinez, CA
• City of Nashua, NH
• City of North Adams, MA
• City of Paris, MO
• City of Rehoboth Beach, DE
• City of Rosebud, MO
• City of Schulenburg, TX
• City of Stayton, OR
• City of Tukwila, WA
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• City of Valley Center, KS
• City of Walnut, CA
• City of Wilmer, TX
• County of Guadalupe, TX
• County of Kittitas, WA
• Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, UT
• Town of Cross Roads, TX
• Town of Granby, NY
• Town of Greensboro, MD
• Town of Groton, CT
• Town of Hopkinton, MA
• Town of Lansing, NY
• Town of Lisbon, CT
• Town of Norfolk, NY
• Town of Southwick, MA
• Town of Williamstown, MA
• Township of Bridgewater, NJ
• Township of Noyes, PA
• Township of Rockaway, NJ
• Township of Stow Creek, NJ
• Town of Lenox, MA
• Travis County District 5/Manchaca Fire Rescue, TX
• Village of Bainbridge, NY
• Village of Cairo, MO
• Village of Dundee, NY
• Village of Orchard Park, NY
• Village of Otego, NY
• Village of Palmyra, NY
• Village of Spencer, NY
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We’re also pleased to announce our latest professional partnership.
North Star Planning is a leader in zoning and ordinance development in Northern New England that concentrates on the form, organization, and long-term usability of municipal codes.
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