Esto’s Town Ordinances

Town ordinances are laws created by a local government to regulate various aspects of town life. They can cover a wide range of topics, including: zoning and building regulations, noise levels, pet restrictions, public health and safety, public morals, behavior and general welfare.

The process for passing a town ordinance is governed by Florida Statutes 166.041

(a) “Ordinance” means an official legislative action of a governing body, which action is a regulation of a general and permanent nature and enforceable as a local law.

(3)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c), a proposed ordinance may be read by title, or in full, on at least 2 separate days and shall, at least 10 days prior to adoption, be noticed once in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. The notice of proposed enactment shall state the date, time, and place of the meeting; the title or titles of proposed ordinances; and the place or places within the municipality where such proposed ordinances may be inspected by the public. The notice shall also advise that interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance.