County and Municipal Codification Services: Choosing the Right Fit
Key Points There’s no universal approach to codification. The right model depends on your organization’s size, internal capacity, and how hands-on your team wants to be. All three options are equally valid depending on the context. The right technology is foundational to success. Organizations that manage any part of their codification in-house need a platform […]
The Case for Integrating Zoning Into Your Municipal Code (or County Code)
Key Points Integration Simplifies Access: Bring zoning and local laws into one place for easier navigation and legal clarity. Technology Removes Barriers: Modern digital platforms handle maps, tables, and updates seamlessly. Benefits Everyone: Staff, attorneys, citizens, and developers all win with a single, unified code. Zoning ordinances shape how communities grow. They determine where businesses […]
Digitizing Historical Ordinances: Preserving the Past, Building the Future
For municipalities across the country, the historical ordinances that shaped their communities are more than just documents—they are essential to governance, planning, and legal frameworks. However, as decades pass, these records can become cumbersome to manage, especially when they remain in physical formats or outdated digital files. The process of digitizing historical ordinances with enCodePlus […]
Shaping the Future of Leesburg: Kendig Keast Collaborative to Implement enCodePlus for Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
Kendig Keast Collaborative implements enCodePlus planning and zoning software platform to rewrite the Town of Leesburg, VA’s Zoning Ordinance.
Craft Development Codes to Solve the Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is no longer confined to large coastal regions. Here’s how to craft development codes to help correct the nation’s housing disparity.
Standard Feature Spotlight: Ordinance Archives
The enCodePlus platform offers a powerful package of standard features, including ordinance archives and more! Read now to learn more about using Ordinance Archives to create a complete record of amendments.
Collaborative Drafting
Drafting ordinances, guidelines, and other documents commonly involve multiple departments and staff. While important, this collaboration is often made difficult by the availability or choice of software. enCodePlus offers a built-in stylesheet providing for pre-set formatting, numbering, styling, and document preparation that is as simple as click-and-type.