Municipal ordinances are local laws or regulations enacted by municipal governments (such as cities or towns) in order to govern behavior and maintain order within their jurisdiction.
Related terms
Statutes: Statutes are laws passed by legislative bodies at the state or federal level.
Regulations: Regulations are rules issued by administrative agencies that provide detailed instructions on how statutory laws should be implemented.
Zoning Laws: Zoning laws divide areas into different zones (residential, commercial, industrial) with specific regulations about land use and development.