FAQs • Belle Plaine, MN • CivicEngage

What Is The Difference Between City Code And Ordinance?: We often use 'code' and 'ordinance' interchangeably. If we compare code/ordinance to folders filled with documents, then the 'code' is a file folder and ordinances as the individual sheets of paper in the folder.

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City Code

The City Code is a collection of local laws (ordinances), standards, and regulations organized by topic areas. The City Code address:

How elected leaders conduct business, what departments and services are provided, how elections are conducted, and required fees
The composition and role of advisory boards, committees, and commissions like the Design Committee, EDA, Park Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission
Business and regulatory licensing and standards (not zoning or building permits)
Public health, protection and nuisance standards
Motor vehicle and public parking standards
Streets, sidewalks and public way standards
Public utility standards
Animal control standards
Franchise agreements
Adopted building & related construction codes
Zoning ordinance
Subdivision ordinance (platting or splitting parcels)

2. What Is The Difference Between City Code And Ordinance?: We often use 'code' and 'ordinance' interchangeably. If we compare code/ordinance to folders filled with documents, then the 'code' is a file folder and ordinances as the individual sheets of paper in the folder.