Every town writes its own rules, and Lancaster's live in its municipal code — 16 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch CHA — Home Rule Charter (§ 1.01 – § 13.01)
- Ch 1 — General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 – § 1.05.037)
- Ch 2 — Administration and Personnel (§ 2.01.001 – § 2.11.012)
- Ch 4 — Animals (§ 4.01.001 – § 4.06.004)
- Ch 5 — Boards, Commissions and Committees (§ 5.01.001 – § 5.02.018)
- Ch 6 — Building Regulations (§ 6.01.001 – § 6.12.010)
- Ch 8 — Business Regulations (§ 8.02.001 – § 8.18.040)
- Ch 10 — Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 10.01.001 – § 10.06.003)
- Ch 12 — Health and Sanitation (§ 12.02.001 – § 12.04.035)
- Ch 14 — Offenses and Additional Provisions (§ 14.01.001 – § 14.10.064)
- Ch 16 — Planning and Miscellaneous Development Regulations (§ 16.01.001 – § 16.04.005)
- Ch 18 — Streets and Public Places (§ 18.01.001 – § 18.07.009)
- Ch 20 — Taxation (§ 20.01.001 – § 20.07.001)
- Ch 22 — Traffic and Vehicles (§ 22.01.001 – § 22.13.014)
- Ch 24 — Utilities (§ 24.01.001 – § 24.10.012)
- Ch LDC — Lancaster Development Code (§ 1.01 – § 16.15)