Ordinances

An ordinance is a type of local law or regulation enacted by a municipal authority, such as a city council or county board, that governs conduct within its jurisdiction. These local laws, which can be found in a city’s or county’s “code,” cover a range of issues affecting public health, safety, and welfare, including zoning, building requirements, noise control, and pet restrictions.

The City of Galena code book is accessible by visiting https://galenaks.gov/galena-police-department-home/police-department/code-of-the-city-of-galena-kansas/.

The “codification of a code book” is the process of organizing, collecting, and rephrasing existing laws or regulations into a systematic, user-friendly document called a “code”. This involves separating by subject, establishing a logical structure with titles and sections, performing editorial and legal reviews for accuracy and consistency, creating a table of contents and index, and finally, adopting and disseminating the new, comprehensive code. Any ordinance passed by a municipality after codification is effective immediately upon publication unless a later effective date is specified. The new ordinance then officially becomes part of the city’s body of law when it is incorporated into the municipal code through a supplement or recodification process. Codification of Ordinances for the City of Galena Ord. 2015-02 3/15/2015.

Ordinances are updated promptly; however, not all may be available online. For further information, please consult the clerk’s office.

For more information contact the City Clerks office at 620-783-5265 ext. 1.