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11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.5 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.5 - Proposed ordinances and titles

§ 11018.5. Proposed ordinances and titles. (a) Format.--A proposed ordinance shall be presented to council in written form as a bill and shall be numbered sequentially for the calendar year.  (b) Single subject.--An ordinance, except for a general appropriation ordinance, may not be enacted containing more than one subject, which shall be reasonably identified in the title.  (c) Original purpose.--An ordinance may not be altered or amended upon enactment by council as to change the original purpose.  (d) Title.--The title of an ordinance shall not be considered in the construction or interpretation of the ordinance by a court of competent jurisdiction.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.6 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.6 - Reading of proposed ordinances and final enactment

§ 11018.6. Reading of proposed ordinances and final enactment. (a) Reading.--The title of every proposed ordinance shall be read at least twice, once when introduced and again before final enactment by council. Amendments or other changes to the proposed ordinance shall be read in their entirety.  (b) Public availability.--A complete copy of every ordinance introduced shall be available for public inspection at the city clerk's office during regular office hours.  (c) Time frame.--An ordinance may not be finally enacted by council the same day it was introduced. At least three days shall intervene between the ordinance's introduction and final enactment by council.  (d) Numbering.--Upon enactment, ordinances shall be numbered sequentially.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.7 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.7 - Payments not authorized by law

§ 11018.7. Payments not authorized by law. An ordinance may not be enacted and a resolution may not be adopted providing for the payment of money by the city without previous authority of law. An officer executing a document authorizing payment, making a payment or passing a voucher for a payment not authorized by law commits a misdemeanor. The officer shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $5,000 and to imprisonment for not more than one year.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.8 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.8 - Time of taking effect of ordinances

§ 11018.8. Time of taking effect of ordinances. Unless otherwise provided by law, an ordinance, except those pertaining to the subjects set forth in section 11050(b) (relating to time ordinances go into effect), shall take effect after:  (1) The tenth day after enactment. (2) Being signed by the mayor. (3) Being attested by the city clerk.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.9 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.9 - Publication of proposed ordinances

§ 11018.9. Publication of proposed ordinances. (a) Publication required.--A proposed ordinance, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation not more than 60 days nor fewer than seven days prior to enactment.  (b) Contents.-- (1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the publication of a proposed ordinance shall include either:  (i) the full text; or (ii) the title and a summary of the ordinance setting forth the provisions in reasonable detail and a reference to a place within the city where copies of the proposed ordinance may be examined.  (2) If the full text is not published, the newspaper in which the proposed ordinance is published shall be furnished a copy of the ordinance, upon request.  (c) Readvertisement.--In the event substantial amendments are made in the proposed ordinance, before voting upon enactment, council shall, within 10 days, readvertise in one newspaper of general circulation a brief summary setting forth all provisions and amendments in reasonable detail.    Cross References. Section 11018.9 is referred to in section 141A04 of this title.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.10 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.10 - Filing of proposed ordinances

§ 11018.10. Filing of proposed ordinances. (a) Place of filing.--If the full text is not published, an attested copy of the proposed ordinance shall be filed when the summary of the ordinance is published in the county law library or other county office designated by the county commissioners. The county commissioners may impose a fee no greater than necessary to cover the actual costs of storing the proposed ordinances. Filing with the county may be completed by the submission of an electronic copy of the ordinance through a method available, in the sole discretion of the county, to permit receipt by the office storing municipal ordinances. Upon request by the city, the county shall notify the city of the method by which electronic copies may be submitted. The county may store the ordinance electronically, provided that the public is able to access the electronically stored city ordinances during regular business hours at the office or at a remote location. The city shall retain a printed copy of the e-mail and ordinance as transmitted.  (b) Date of filing.--The date of filing the proposed ordinance with the county shall not affect the effective date of the ordinance or the validity of the process of enactment of the ordinance.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.11 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.11 - Records of ordinances maintained by city clerk

§ 11018.11. Records of ordinances maintained by city clerk. (a) Records.--Within one month after enactment, each ordinance shall be certified and recorded by the city clerk in a book provided by the city which shall, at all times, be open to the inspection of the public. Within one month after adoption, each resolution pertaining to a tax levy shall be certified and recorded by the city clerk in a book provided by the city which shall, at all times, be open to the inspection of the public. A standard or nationally recognized code or a portion of the standard or nationally recognized code enacted by reference need not be recorded in or attached to the ordinance book but shall be deemed to have been legally recorded if the ordinance by which the code was enacted by reference is recorded, with an accompanying notation stating where the full text of the code is filed. A failure to record within the time provided shall not be deemed a defect in the process of the enactment or adoption of the ordinance or of the resolution that pertains to a tax levy.  (b) Compilation or codification.--At the close of each year, with the advice and assistance of the city solicitor, the city clerk shall bind, compile or codify all the ordinances or recorded resolutions of the city, or true copies of the ordinances or recorded resolutions, which remain in force and effect.  (c) Indexing.--The city clerk shall also properly index the record books, compilation or codification of ordinances or resolutions.  (d) Retention.--The retention of ordinances and recorded resolutions shall be in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 13 Subch. F (relating to records).  (e) Attachment.--A city ordinance or portion of a city ordinance which prior to June 6, 1963, is attached to the city ordinance book shall be considered in force as if the ordinance or portions of the ordinance were recorded directly upon the pages of the ordinance book.  (July 2, 2019, P.L.351, No.51, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 51 amended subsecs. (a), (b), (c) and (d).  Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 3(3)(i) of Act 67 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.12 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.12 - Proof and evidence

§ 11018.12. Proof and evidence. (a) Proof.--An ordinance, resolution, motion or other proceeding of council may be proved by the certificate of the city clerk under the corporate seal.  (b) Evidence.--When an ordinance, resolution, motion or proceeding of council is printed or published in book or pamphlet form by authority of the city, it shall be read and received as evidence in all courts and elsewhere without further proof.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.13 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.13 - Standard or nationally recognized codes

§ 11018.13. Standard or nationally recognized codes. (a) Authority to enact.--In the same manner as other ordinances, and except as otherwise provided in this chapter or the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, council may enact, by reference to a standard or nationally recognized code, all or a portion of the standard or nationally recognized code as an ordinance of the city. Three copies of the proposed standard or nationally recognized code, portion of the code or amendment to the code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk at least 10 days before council considers the proposed ordinance. Upon enactment, a copy shall be kept with the ordinance book and available for public use, inspection and examination.  (b) Time frame.-- (1) Except as otherwise provided by the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act and regulations adopted pursuant to the act, an ordinance adopting, by reference, a standard or nationally recognized code shall be enacted within 60 days after introduction and shall encompass subsequent changes in the code unless otherwise specified in the ordinance.  (2) An ordinance which incorporates standard or nationally recognized code amendments by reference shall become effective after the same procedure and in the same manner as is specified in this section for original adoption of the code.  (c) Technical regulations or code.--An ordinance that incorporates, by reference, standard technical regulations or code shall be subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, if applicable.    Cross References. Section 11018.13 is referred to in sections 11018.15, 141A04 of this title.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.14 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.14 - Maps, plans or drawings

§ 11018.14. Maps, plans or drawings. (a) Adoption.--Except as otherwise provided under the Municipalities Planning Code, if maps, plans or drawings are to be adopted as part of an ordinance, council, instead of publishing the maps, plans or drawings as part of the ordinance may make reference to, in publishing the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance, the location where the maps, plans or drawings are on file and may be examined.  (b) Amending.--Once enacted as part of an ordinance, a map, plan or drawing shall be amended by ordinance.    Cross References. Section 11018.14 is referred to in section 11018.15 of this title.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.15 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.15 - Codification of ordinances

§ 11018.15. Codification of ordinances. (a) Preparation authorized.--Council may prepare a consolidation or codification of the general body of city ordinances or the ordinances on a particular subject. Council may adopt the consolidation or codification as an ordinance of the city in the same manner prescribed for the adoption of an ordinance, except as follows:  (1) A consolidation or codification to be enacted as a single ordinance shall be introduced in council at least 30 days before its final enactment. At least 15 days before final enactment, notice of introduction of the consolidation or codification specifying the general nature and content shall be given, by advertisement, in a newspaper of general circulation.  (2) The required advertised notice of the proposed adoption of the consolidation or codification shall include:  (i) A listing of the table of contents. (ii) A place within the city where a copy of the proposed consolidation or codification may be examined.  (b) Additional procedure.--The procedure for the consolidation or codification of city ordinances as a single ordinance may also be followed in enacting a complete group or body of ordinances repealing or amending existing ordinances as may be necessary in the course of preparing a consolidation or codification of the city ordinances. The advertisement giving notice of the proposed adoption shall list, in lieu of a table of contents, only the titles of each of the ordinances in the complete group or body of ordinances.  (c) Adoption by reference.--The consolidation or codification may contain provisions which will operate to adopt, by reference, a building, fire prevention or other standard or model code or zoning ordinance and zoning map in accordance with section 11018.13 (relating to standard or nationally recognized codes) and, if applicable, section 11018.14 (relating to maps, plans or drawings).
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.16 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.16 - Enforcement of ordinances, recovery and payment of fines and penalties

§ 11018.16. Enforcement of ordinances, recovery and payment of fines and penalties. (a) Enforcement.--An action, prosecution, complaint or proceeding for the violation of an ordinance of the city and for the fine, penalty and forfeiture imposed shall be instituted in the corporate name of the city and be conducted in the manner prescribed by law.  (b) Proceedings.--Unless otherwise provided by law, a proceeding for the violation of the ordinances of the city shall be conducted as a summary conviction proceeding, or a proceeding for the recovery of penalties, before a magisterial district judge with the same right of appeal from a final judgment entered.    Cross References. Section 11018.16 is referred to in sections 12340, 12975 of this title.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.17 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11018.17 - Penalty

§ 11018.17. Penalty. A person who violates an ordinance enacted under the authority of this chapter for which no penalty is specified commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.    Cross References. Section 11018.17 is referred to in sections 12340, 12975 of this title.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11030 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11030 - Initiation of proposed ordinances by petition and exceptions

§ 11030. Initiation of proposed ordinances by petition and exceptions. (a) Submission.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a proposed ordinance may be submitted to council by a petition signed by the electors of a city in accordance with this subchapter.  (b) Exclusions.--The following proposed ordinances may not be submitted by petition to council in accordance with this subchapter:  (1) Proposed ordinances dealing with the subjects set forth in section 11050(b) (relating to time ordinances go into effect).  (2) Proposed ordinances to repeal, amend or modify an ordinance which took effect after having been subject to the provisions of the referendum for reconsideration of the ordinance.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11031 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11031 - Petition and notice

§ 11031. Petition and notice. If the city clerk receives a written request for the preparation of a petition for the submission of a proposed ordinance to council by at least 100 qualified electors of the city and the request is accompanied by a copy of the proposed ordinance, within 10 days of receipt the city clerk shall do each of the following:  (1) Prepare the requested petition. (2) Publish notice at least once in a newspaper of general circulation that provides at least the following information:  (i) The date on which the request for the petition was received and that the petition will be ready for signing at the expiration of 10 days from that date.  (ii) The purpose for which the petition is made. (iii) The place at which and the dates and times during which the petition may be signed, with 15 business days being allowed for signatures.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11032 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11032 - Signing and oath

§ 11032. Signing and oath. (a) Petition.--A petition for the submission of a proposed ordinance shall be signed in the city clerk's office. The petition shall be retained in the city clerk's office at all times for a period of 15 days. Each signer shall:  (1) Add to the signer's signature the signer's address. (2) Make oath before the city clerk that the signer is a qualified elector of the city and resides at the address given.  (b) Hours.--The city clerk shall keep the city clerk's office open, at a minimum, from 9 a.m. through 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, for the purpose of permitting electors to sign the petition. The city clerk shall not permit an individual to sign the petition after 7 p.m. on the last day for signing the petition.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11033 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11033 - Number of signatures, examination and certificate by city clerk

§ 11033. Number of signatures, examination and certificate by city clerk. (a) Signatures.--Within 10 days after the period of time for signing the petition has elapsed, the city clerk shall:  (1) Examine the petition. (2) Ascertain whether or not the petition is signed by electors of the city, equal in number to at least 20% of the entire votes cast by registered electors for all candidates for mayor at the last preceding municipal election at which a mayor was elected.  (b) Employees.--If necessary, council may allow the city clerk additional help for the purpose of complying with this section.  (c) Results.--The city clerk shall attach to the petition the clerk's certificate showing the result of the examination.  (d) Failure.--If less than the required 20% under subsection (a)(2) is certified, the petition shall fail and shall be filed in the office of the city clerk.    Cross References. Section 11033 is referred to in sections 11034, 11035, 11051 of this title.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11034 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11034 - Submission to council

§ 11034. Submission to council. If the petition is certified to contain signatures as required in section 11033(a)(2) (relating to number of signatures, examination and certificate by city clerk), the city clerk shall submit the petition to council without delay.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11035 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11035 - Actions by council and notices

§ 11035. Actions by council and notices. If the petition accompanying the proposed ordinance is signed by electors of the city as required in section 11033(a)(2) (relating to number of signatures, examination and certificate by city clerk), council shall do one of the following:  (1) Enact the proposed ordinance without alteration within 20 days, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, after attachment of the city clerk's certificate to the accompanying petition.  (2) Call for a referendum to be held at the time of the next general, municipal or primary election occurring at least 90 days thereafter, at which election the proposed ordinance must be submitted, without alteration, to the electors of the city for a vote, after attachment of the city clerk's certificate to the accompanying petition. Notice of the election and the text of the question to be submitted to the electors shall be published in the same manner as publication is required in section 1201 of the Pennsylvania Election Code.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11036 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11036 - Form of ballot on submission to vote

§ 11036. Form of ballot on submission to vote. The question to be submitted to the electors on the proposed ordinance shall be framed to state the nature of the proposed ordinance, followed by the words "yes" and "no". The question shall be placed on the ballot which shall be counted, returned and computed in accordance with section 11062 (relating to computing and filing returns) and the election laws of this Commonwealth.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11037 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11037 - Effect of majority vote

§ 11037. Effect of majority vote. If the majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposed ordinance vote in favor of the ordinance, the ordinance shall become a valid and binding ordinance of the city.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11038 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11038 - No repeal within two years

§ 11038. No repeal within two years. An ordinance proposed by petition, whether enacted by council or adopted by a vote of the electors, shall not be repealed or amended within two years of the effective date except by a vote of the electors.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11039 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11039 - Number of proposed ordinances to be submitted and elections limited

§ 11039. Number of proposed ordinances to be submitted and elections limited. Any number of proposed ordinances may be voted upon at the same election, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Proposed ordinances on the same subject matter shall not be submitted by petition more frequently than once every three years.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11040 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11040 - Submission for repeal by council

§ 11040. Submission for repeal by council. Council may submit a proposition for the repeal or amendment of an ordinance to be voted upon at a succeeding municipal, general or primary election occurring at least 90 days after council's submission of the proposition. Should the submitted proposition receive a majority of the votes cast on the proposition at the election, the ordinance shall be repealed or amended accordingly.
11 PA Cons Stat § 11041 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 11 - CITIES|Chapter 110 - Council|Section 11041 - Publication of proposed ordinance, repeal or amendment

§ 11041. Publication of proposed ordinance, repeal or amendment. Whenever a proposed ordinance is to be submitted to the electors of the city at an election or an ordinance is submitted by council for repeal or amendment, notice of the election and text of the question to be submitted to the electors shall be published in the same manner as publication is required in section 1201 of the Pennsylvania Election Code.