Ordinances

An ordinance is a local law or decree that is passed by municipal governing authorities, such as a Board of Supervisors. 
Most ordinances deal with maintaining public health and safety, public morals, behavior and general welfare.
A brief extract of a few of Hamilton Township’s more common Ordinances are listed below. The complete ordinance is available for download.

Nuisance Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-157 NUISANCE ORDINANCE

This ordinance states the regulations associated with a condition or activity involving real property that amounts to an unreasonable interference with the health, safety, morals, or comfort of the community.

Dog & Cat Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. 2000-120 DOG & CAT ORDINANCE

Regulations pertaining to animal care and control where a strong emphasis is placed on responsible ownership of animals. This ordinance is to protect the public health, and safety and general welfare of the citizens and animals residing in the community.

Complaint Form

Chicken & Fowl Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-176 REGULATING THE KEEPING OF CHICKEN & FOWL ORDINANCE

Regulations pertaining to the maximum number of chicken and fowl permitted, requirements for housing and maintenance and the keeping of without causing a nuisance to surrounding properties.

Complaint Form

Chicken and Fowl Registration Form

Noise Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-163 NOISE ORDINANCE

Noise ordinances are laws which limit the allowable noise at different times of day.

Complaint Form

Other Commonly Referenced Ordinances