Ordinances & Resolutions

Borough of West Mayfield Ordinances

A borough ordinance is a local law or rule enacted by Borough Council to govern the conduct of residents and other matters within the borough’s jurisdiction. An ordinance is a local law, distinct from state statutes, enforceable by the municipality. The Borough of West Mayfield last codified its ordinances in 1976.

The ordinances presented here may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Borough of West Mayfield. There may have been amendments, repeals, or new ordinances added since the compilation of this online collection.  It is advisable to contact the Borough Secretary-Treasurer for the most complete and accurate ordinances contained in the Ordinance Book.

Ordinances

LEGISLATIONCODEOrdinance # Effective DateNotes
OrdinanceAdministrative CodePART 21976
OrdinanceTraffic CodePART 41976
OrdinanceGeneral OffensesPART 61976
OrdinanceBusiness Regulation & TaxationPART 81976
OrdinanceStreets, Utilities, & Public ServicesPART 101976
OrdinancePlanning & Zoning (Repealed)PART 121976Repealed by Ord. No. 09-01-95
OrdinanceBuilding & HousingPART 141976
OrdinanceFire PreventionPART 161976
OrdinanceZoning OrdinanceOrd. 09-01-951995-09-01Repeals PART 12: Planning & Zoning Code
OrdinanceMonthly Compensation for Council and MayorOrd. 01-01-961996-01-01
OrdinanceSolid Waste CollectionOrd. 01-01-971997-01-01
OrdinanceZoning Ordinance (Fences)Ord. 09-01-98/208A1999-10-14Amends Ord. 09-01-95
OrdinanceZoning Ordinance (R-3 Extension)Ord. 10-20-032003-10-20Amends Ord. 09-01-95
OrdinanceProperty Maintence OrdinanceOrd. 08-14-082008-08-14
OrdinanceProhibition of Open Burning Ord. 02-11-192019-02-11Amended by Ord. 10-10-19
OrdinanceRecreational Fires (Burning)Ord. 10-10-192019-10-10Amends Ord. 02-11-19
OrdinanceStop SignsOrd. 06-13-24-012024-06-24
OrdinanceYard SalesOrd. 07-11-24-012024-07-11
OrdinanceTax Ordinance Increasing the 2025 Local Property Tax Rate From 2.2482 Mills to 2.75 MillsOrd. 12-30-242024-12-30
OrdinanceFire Insurance Escrow ActOrd. 2025-04-102025-04-10

Council Resolutions

A Borough Council resolution is a formal declaration or statement of opinion, intent, or policy by the Borough Council, typically used for matters of a temporary or advisory nature. Unlike ordinances, which are local laws, resolutions are less formal and can be adopted or repealed with a single vote. They are often used for administrative matters, expressing Council’s opinion on a particular issue or making decisions that do not require the permanence of an ordinance. 

Council Resolutions

LEGISLATIONCODEResolution # Effective DateNotes
ResolutionResolution Amending the Fee Schedule for the Filing of Applications, Building Permits, and Licenses for the BoroughRes. 03-09-0522005-03-09Amending Resolution
ResolutionResolution Amending the Fee Schedule for the Filing of Applications, Building Permits, and Licenses for the BoroughRes. 12-13-062006-12-13Amending Resolution
ResolutionResolution Granting Permission for Cell TowerRes. 10-23-082008-10-23
ResolutionResolution Approving the Current Emergency Management PlanRes. 12-09-102010-12-09
ResolutionResolution Authorizing Application to Apply for Matching Grant for Sewer Repairs, Option 2 (Relining) at Potential Cost of $33,600Res. 12-12-192019-12-12
ResolutionResolution Keeping 2021 Local Property Taxes at 13.75 MillsRes. 12-10-202020-12-10
ResolutionResolution Prohibiting On-Street Parking on High StreetRes. 09-09-212021-09-09
ResolutionResolution Adding Stop Signs at the Intersection of Sand Alley and Matilda StreetRes. 11-11-212021-11-11
ResolutionResolution in Recognition of Paul Farkas and Lifetime of Service to
the Community
Res. 12-09-21-12021-12-09
ResolutionResolution to Install Handicap Parking Signage at 3706 W. 8th Ave.Res. 12-09-21-22021-12-09
ResolutionResolution Keeping 2022 Local Property Taxes at 13.75 MillsRes. 12-09-21-32021-12-09
ResolutionResolution Waving Penalties, Holding Tax Collector HarmlessRes. 10-13-222022-10-13
ResolutionResolution Authorizing Application to Apply for Small Water Grant in the Amount of $200,000 for the Rehabilitation of the Sanitary Sewer System ProjectRes. 12-08-222022-12-08
ResolutionResolution to Update Delegates for the Beaver County Tax CommitteeRes. 12-12-24-12024-12-12
ResolutionResolution to Add Borough Secretary-Treasurer Jenna White to Berkheimer AccountRes. 12-12-24-22024-12-12
ResolutionResolution Creating a Municipal Operations Handbook

Res. 2025-012025-04-10
ResolutionResolution Creating a Unified Municipal Schedule of Fees

Res. 2025-022025-04-10See Schedule of Fees
ResolutionResolution Authorizing a Municipal Online Payment System

Res. 2025-032025-04-10
ResolutionResolution to Fill Vacancies in the Elected Offices of Borough Council
Res. 2025-052025-05-08
ResolutionResolution Requiring the Annual Appointment by Resolution of an Independent Auditor

Res. 2025-06-11-012025-06-11
ResolutionResolution Designating an AORO and Directing the Creation of a RTKL Open Records Policy


Res. 2025-06-11-022025-06-11
ResolutionResolution Requiring a 2025 Emergency Operations Plan for Review and Approval, and Establishing a Biennial Schedule Of Municipal Review
Res. 2025-06-11-032025-06-11

More About Ordinances, Amendments, Code Of Ordinances

An ordinance is a law passed by a municipal government. A municipality, such as a city, town, village, or borough, is a political subdivision of a state within which a municipal corporation has been established to provide local government to a population in a defined area.

Ordinances constitute the subject matter of municipal law. The power of municipal governments to enact ordinances is derived from the state constitution or statutes or through the legislative grant of a municipal charter. The charter in large part dictates how much power elected officials have to regulate actions within the municipality. Municipalities that have been granted “home rule” charters by the legislature have the most authority to act.

Many ordinances deal with maintaining public safety, health, morals, and the general welfare of residents. For example, a municipality may enact housing ordinances that set minimum standards of habitability. Other ordinances deal with fire and safety regulations that residential, commercial, and industrial property owners must follow. Many municipalities have enacted noise ordinances, which prohibit prescribed levels of noise after certain hours of the evening.

Ordinances may also deal with public streets and sidewalks. They typically include regulations regarding parking, snow removal, and littering. Restrictions on pets, including “pooper scooper” and leash laws, are also governed by municipal ordinances.

One of the most significant areas of municipal law is zoning. Zoning ordinances constitute a master plan for land use within the municipality. A municipality is typically divided into residential, commercial, and industrial zoning districts. Zoning attempts to conserve the value of property and to encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout a particular locality.

Ordinances are public records, and they are available from the Borough Secretary-Treasurer.

State Laws Governing Municipalities

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All Pennsylvania Municipal Codes

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