Town Code & Compliance
The Town of Tabiona is responsible for protecting our community's health, safety and welfare through effective enforcement of codes, ordinances, and other applicable resolutions and laws.
In our small town, ordinances and resolutions serve as the bedrock of local governance, allowing our communities to establish rules and guidelines that address our unique needs and concerns.
Helpful Defenitions:
- Ordinances: These are local laws enacted by the town council that carry the force of law and are generally intended to be permanent.
- Resolutions: These are expressions of opinion or policy, often dealing with temporary or administrative matters.
Why are Ordinances, Resolutions, and other laws important to our community?:
- Maintaining Public Health and Safety: Ordinances and resolution, such as those related to fire safety or sanitation, are vital for safeguarding the well-being of the town's residents.
- Shaping Community Character: Through zoning and land use ordinances, our town can guide development, preserve historical districts, and manage the overall aesthetic and functionality of the community.
- Balancing Individual Rights and Community Needs: Ordinances and resolutions aim to create a harmonious environment by balancing individual freedoms with the broader needs and concerns of the town as a whole.
- Fostering Community Development: Well-crafted ordinances and resolutions can encourage smart development, new businesses, and support affordable housing initiatives, contributing to the town's economic and social growth while preserving a way of life vitally important to future generations to come.
Code enforcement officer in the Town of Tabiona:
In our small town, the role of code enforcement officer lies on the shoulders of the mayor with the help of the town council. All citizens are responsible for knowing and understanding the codes, ordinances, resolutions, and other laws of the town in order to help maintain a healthy and safe community.