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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 11 Pa.C.S.A. Cities § 11018.9. Publication of proposed ordinances

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Publication required.--A proposed ordinance, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation not more than 60 days nor fewer than seven days prior to enactment.

(b) Contents.--

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the publication of a proposed ordinance shall include either:

(i) the full text; or

(ii) the title and a summary of the ordinance setting forth the provisions in reasonable detail and a reference to a place within the city where copies of the proposed ordinance may be examined.

(2) If the full text is not published, the newspaper in which the proposed ordinance is published shall be furnished a copy of the ordinance, upon request.

(c) Readvertisement.--In the event substantial amendments are made in the proposed ordinance, before voting upon enactment, council shall, within 10 days, readvertise in one newspaper of general circulation a brief summary setting forth all provisions and amendments in reasonable detail.

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