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ordinance

[awr-dn-uhns] / ˈɔr dn əns /


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If the council approves Nazarian’s motion, it would next head to the city attorney’s office to prepare a resolution and ordinance to get it on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

So the only reasonable charge was violating the city ordinance against disturbing “the peace of others by violent, offensive or boisterous conduct or language,” but that was tacked on later, in February.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

In 2020, Milan Township passed an ordinance that would allow the project to go forward, with Heath’s brother, the township supervisor, abstaining.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Last month, West Hollywood passed an ordinance seeking to become the first city in California and one of just a handful across the country to offer domestic partnerships to poly groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“Don’t you have a rule book? It’s local ordinance 175389-J.”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster




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