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
LEGISLATION | CODE | Ordinance # | Effective Date | Notes |
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Ordinance | Administrative Code | PART 2 | 1976 | |
Ordinance | Traffic Code | PART 4 | 1976 | |
Ordinance | General Offenses | PART 6 | 1976 | |
Ordinance | Business Regulation & Taxation | PART 8 | 1976 | |
Ordinance | Streets, Utilities, & Public Services | PART 10 | 1976 | |
Ordinance | PART 12 | 1976 | Repealed by Ord. No. 09-01-95 | |
Ordinance | Building & Housing | PART 14 | 1976 | |
Ordinance | Fire Prevention | PART 16 | 1976 | |
Ordinance | Zoning Ordinance | Ord. 09-01-95 | 1995-09-01 | Repeals PART 12: Planning & Zoning Code |
Ordinance | Monthly Compensation for Council and Mayor | Ord. 01-01-96 | 1996-01-01 | |
Ordinance | Solid Waste Collection | Ord. 01-01-97 | 1997-01-01 | |
Ordinance | Zoning Ordinance (Fences) | Ord. 09-01-98/208A | 1999-10-14 | Amends Ord. 09-01-95 |
Ordinance | Zoning Ordinance (R-3 Extension) | Ord. 10-20-03 | 2003-10-20 | Amends Ord. 09-01-95 |
Ordinance | Property Maintence Ordinance | Ord. 08-14-08 | 2008-08-14 | |
Ordinance | Prohibition of Open Burning | Ord. 02-11-19 | 2019-02-11 | Amended by Ord. 10-10-19 |
Ordinance | Recreational Fires (Burning) | Ord. 10-10-19 | 2019-10-10 | Amends Ord. 02-11-19 |
Ordinance | Stop Signs | Ord. 06-13-24-01 | 2024-06-24 | |
Ordinance | Yard Sales | Ord. 07-11-24-01 | 2024-07-11 | |
Ordinance | Tax Ordinance Increasing the 2025 Local Property Tax Rate From 2.2482 Mills to 2.75 Mills | Ord. 12-30-24 | 2024-12-30 | |
Ordinance | Fire Insurance Escrow Act | Ord. 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-10 |
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
LEGISLATION | CODE | Resolution # | Effective Date | Notes |
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Resolution | Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for the Filing of Applications, Building Permits, and Licenses for the Borough | Res. 03-09-052 | 2005-03-09 | Amending Resolution |
Resolution | Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for the Filing of Applications, Building Permits, and Licenses for the Borough | Res. 12-13-06 | 2006-12-13 | Amending Resolution |
Resolution | Resolution Granting Permission for Cell Tower | Res. 10-23-08 | 2008-10-23 | |
Resolution | Resolution Approving the Current Emergency Management Plan | Res. 12-09-10 | 2010-12-09 | |
Resolution | Resolution Authorizing Application to Apply for Matching Grant for Sewer Repairs, Option 2 (Relining) at Potential Cost of $33,600 | Res. 12-12-19 | 2019-12-12 | |
Resolution | Resolution Keeping 2021 Local Property Taxes at 13.75 Mills | Res. 12-10-20 | 2020-12-10 | |
Resolution | Resolution Prohibiting On-Street Parking on High Street | Res. 09-09-21 | 2021-09-09 | |
Resolution | Resolution Adding Stop Signs at the Intersection of Sand Alley and Matilda Street | Res. 11-11-21 | 2021-11-11 | |
Resolution | Resolution in Recognition of Paul Farkas and Lifetime of Service to the Community | Res. 12-09-21-1 | 2021-12-09 | |
Resolution | Resolution to Install Handicap Parking Signage at 3706 W. 8th Ave. | Res. 12-09-21-2 | 2021-12-09 | |
Resolution | Resolution Keeping 2022 Local Property Taxes at 13.75 Mills | Res. 12-09-21-3 | 2021-12-09 | |
Resolution | Resolution Waving Penalties, Holding Tax Collector Harmless | Res. 10-13-22 | 2022-10-13 | |
Resolution | Resolution Authorizing Application to Apply for Small Water Grant in the Amount of $200,000 for the Rehabilitation of the Sanitary Sewer System Project | Res. 12-08-22 | 2022-12-08 | |
Resolution | Resolution to Update Delegates for the Beaver County Tax Committee | Res. 12-12-24-1 | 2024-12-12 | |
Resolution | Resolution to Add Borough Secretary-Treasurer Jenna White to Berkheimer Account | Res. 12-12-24-2 | 2024-12-12 | |
Resolution | Resolution Creating a Municipal Operations Handbook | Res. 2025-01 | 2025-04-10 | |
Resolution | Resolution Creating a Unified Municipal Schedule of Fees | Res. 2025-02 | 2025-04-10 | See Schedule of Fees |
Resolution | Resolution Authorizing a Municipal Online Payment System | Res. 2025-03 | 2025-04-10 | |
Resolution | Resolution to Fill Vacancies in the Elected Offices of Borough Council | Res. 2025-05 | 2025-05-08 | |
Resolution | Resolution Requiring the Annual Appointment by Resolution of an Independent Auditor | Res. 2025-06-11-01 | 2025-06-11 | |
Resolution | Resolution Designating an AORO and Directing the Creation of a RTKL Open Records Policy | Res. 2025-06-11-02 | 2025-06-11 | |
Resolution | Resolution Requiring a 2025 Emergency Operations Plan for Review and Approval, and Establishing a Biennial Schedule Of Municipal Review | Res. 2025-06-11-03 | 2025-06-11 |
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
The Borough Code – The Code is the law providing governance and management capabilities to the Commonwealth’s boroughs.