Town of
Wells
Laws & Ordinances

     On April 1, 1805, during the first meeting of the newly established Town of Wells, Town Clerk William Wells recorded two laws:

  • That to be lawful a fence had to be 4-1/2 feet high.
  • Swine are forbidden to appear on the Commons.

    Today, major procedural steps are required before a Local Law is adopted. 

 

ORDINANCES

Animal Control Ordinance

Dog Licensing and Control

Fair Housing Ordinance

Hamilton County Noise Ordinance

Housing Standards Ordinance

Junkyard Ordinance

Removal of Unsafe Structures Ordinance

LOCAL LAWS

Code of Ethics

Designation of Certain Town Roads for ATV Use as Amended

Enact Adult Bookstores & Theaters Law

Flood Insurance Program

Amend Development Flood Permit Law

Partial Tax Exemption for Seniors on Limited Income

Partial Tax Exemption for Physically Disabled on Limited Income

Partial Exemption for Cold War Veterans

Veterans Exemption

Provide for Brief Description of Ordinances in Publications

Seasonal Overnight Parking Ban

Snowmobile Regulations

Town of Wells Recycling Law

Town of Wells Water District 1 Wellshead Protection

Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes
 
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Printed On May 02, 2013