City Charter & Ordinances
City Charter
The purpose of the City Charter is to provide the legal framework for organizing and operating the government in the City of Johnstown. A lot of great information can be found in the City Charter – from the way legislation is passed to general powers and duties of City Officials.
The purpose of the City Charter is to provide the legal framework for organizing and operating the government in the City of Johnstown. A lot of great information can be found in the City Charter – from the way legislation is passed to general powers and duties of City Officials.
Code of Ordinances
The Code of Ordinances contains the City Charter and Related Laws and the General Ordinances and Resolutions of the City. The term “ordinance” includes all legislative acts of the common council. The term “resolution” includes all motions, orders, rules, regulations and by-laws.
As you can imagine this is a rather large document – it contains all of the laws and regulations set forth within the City limits – from permit requirements for parades /events to regulations on replacing your sidewalk to eligibility requirements for running for an elected office. Currently, we do not have an electronic version of the Code of Ordinances.
The Code of Ordinances contains the City Charter and Related Laws and the General Ordinances and Resolutions of the City. The term “ordinance” includes all legislative acts of the common council. The term “resolution” includes all motions, orders, rules, regulations and by-laws.
As you can imagine this is a rather large document – it contains all of the laws and regulations set forth within the City limits – from permit requirements for parades /events to regulations on replacing your sidewalk to eligibility requirements for running for an elected office. Currently, we do not have an electronic version of the Code of Ordinances.
Comprehensive Plan
A Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, and standards for the immediate and long-term protection, enhancement, growth and development of a city. Section 28-a of the General City Law authorizes cities to prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Plan. The City of Johnstown’s first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1962.
A Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, and standards for the immediate and long-term protection, enhancement, growth and development of a city. Section 28-a of the General City Law authorizes cities to prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Plan. The City of Johnstown’s first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1962.
Zoning Ordinance
The Zoning Board of Appeals is charged with carrying out the requirements delegated to it by the City of Johnstown’s Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to: interpreting the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, reviewing actions of the Code Enforcement official, and the granting or denial of special permits or variances.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is charged with carrying out the requirements delegated to it by the City of Johnstown’s Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to: interpreting the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, reviewing actions of the Code Enforcement official, and the granting or denial of special permits or variances.
The materials provided on this website do not constitute the official version of any charter provision or ordinance and may contain errors in form or substance. Official versions of the materials are available from the City Clerk’s Office.
