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Borough of Norristown, PA
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2023-01-17
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The Charter
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Chapter C Charter
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
Ch C Art I
Name and Boundaries
§ 41.1-101
Name.
§ 41.1-102
Boundaries.
Ch C Art II
Powers of the Municipality
§ 41.2-201
Powers defined.
§ 41.2-202
Division of powers—general.
§ 41.2-203
Allocation of certain powers and duties.
§ 41.2-204
Continuation of powers.
§ 41.2-205
Eminent domain.
§ 41.2-206
Construction.
§ 41.2-207
Intergovernmental Relations.
Ch C Art III
Legislative Branch
§ 41.3-301
Council—legislative powers and duties.
§ 41.3-302
Composition of Council.
§ 41.3-303
Qualifications.
§ 41.3-304
Prohibitions.
§ 41.3-305
Term of office.
§ 41.3-306
Election.
§ 41.3-307
Salary.
§ 41.3-308
Expense account.
§ 41.3-309
Vacancies.
§ 41.3-310
Filling vacancies.
§ 41.3-311
Oath of office.
§ 41.3-312
Forfeiture of office.
§ 41.3-313
Organization and officers.
§ 41.3-314
Municipal Secretary.
§ 41.3-315
Meeting procedure and agenda.
§ 41.3-316
Quorum and majority action.
§ 41.3-317
Forms of Council action.
§ 41.3-318
Appearance of Administrative Officers Before Council.
§ 41.3-319
Council meetings to be public.
§ 41.3-320
Records.
§ 41.3-321
Reports.
§ 41.3-322
Investigations.
Ch C Art IV
Ordinances
§ 41.4-401
Actions requiring ordinances.
§ 41.4-402
Form of ordinances.
§ 41.4-403
Standard codes of technical regulations.
§ 41.4-404
Procedure for enactment.
§ 41.4-405
Effective date.
§ 41.4-406
(Reserved)
§ 41.4-407
Recording.
§ 41.4-408
Codification.
§ 41.4-409
Emergency ordinances.
§ 41.4-410
Administrative Code.
Ch C Art V
Executive Branch
§ 41.5-501
Executive and administrative organization.
§ 41.5-502
Departments and department heads.
§ 41.5-503
Authorities, boards and commissions.
§ 41.5-504
Personnel administration.
§ 41.5-505
Appointment of employees.
§ 41.5-506
Compensation.
§ 41.5-507
Temporary absence or incapacity.
Ch C Art VI
Administrative Officers-Powers and Duties
§ 41.6-601
Appointment.
§ 41.6-602
Qualifications.
§ 41.6-603
Prohibitions.
§ 41.6-604
Powers and duties.
§ 41.6-605
Appointment.
§ 41.6-606
Qualifications.
§ 41.6-607
Powers and Duties of the Solicitor.
§ 41.6-608
Director of Finance.
§ 41.6-609
Qualifications.
§ 41.6-610
Duties of office.
§ 41.6-611
Municipal Engineer.
§ 41.6-612
Duties of office.
§ 41.6-613
Director of Planning and Municipal Development.
§ 41.6-614
Qualifications.
§ 41.6-615
Duties of office.
§ 41.6-616
Director of Public Safety.
§ 41.6-617
Qualifications.
§ 41.6-618
Duties of office.
§ 41.6-619
Police Department.
§ 41.6-620
Powers of Police.
§ 41.6-621
Fire Department.
§ 41.6-622
Powers of the Fire Department.
§ 41.6-623
Director of Public Works.
§ 41.6-624
Qualifications.
§ 41.6-625
Duties of Office.
Ch C Art VII
Financial Procedures
§ 41.7-701
Fiscal year.
§ 41.7-702
Classification of accounts.
§ 41.7-703
Financial information.
§ 41.7-704
Preparation of budget.
§ 41.7-705
Notice of proposed budget.
§ 41.7-706
Revision and completion of budget.
§ 41.7-707
Adoption of budget.
§ 41.7-708
(Reserved)
§ 41.7-709
Budget modification.
§ 41.7-710
Budget amendment.
§ 41.7-711
(Reserved)
§ 41.7-712
Receipts.
§ 41.7-713
Contracts.
§ 41.7-714
Disbursements.
§ 41.7-715
Records and reports.
§ 41.7-716
Independent audit.
§ 41.7-717
Bonding of officers and employees.
Ch C Art VIII
Citizen Provision
§ 41.8-801
General provisions.
§ 41.8-802
Participation encouraged.
§ 41.8-803
Initiative and referendum.
Ch C Art IX
Code of Ethics
§ 41.9-901
Declaration of policy.
§ 41.9-902
Prohibitions.
§ 41.9-903
Political activity.
§ 41.9-904
Violations.
Ch C Art X
General Provisions
§ 41.10-1001
Effective date.
§ 41.10-1002
Gender.
§ 41.10-1003
Consistent laws.
§ 41.10-1004
Amendment.
§ 41.10-1005
Severability.
Ch C Art XI
Transitional Provisions
§ 41.11-1101
Transitional provisions.
§ 41.11-1102
Council districts.
§ 41.11-1103
Council Members.
§ 41.11-1104
Mayor.
§ 41.11-1106
Rights and privileges preserved.
§ 41.11-1107
Departments, boards, agencies, authorities and commissions.
§ 41.11-1108
Pending matters.
§ 41.11-1109
Transition committee.
§ 41.11-1110
Existing ordinances.
The Code
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 4
Administrative Code
Ch 6
Affirmative Action
Ch 8
Blighted Property Removal Committee
Ch 9
Board of Code Appeals
Ch 10
Code of Conduct
Ch 12
Drug Task Force
Ch 21
Ethics
Ch 27
Fire Department
Ch 31
Historical Architectural Review Board
Ch 33
Housing Code Review Committee
Ch 37
Human Relations Commission
Ch 41
Information Technology Committee
Ch 43
Insurance
Ch 50
Library Service
Ch 56
Meter Personnel; Traffic Guides
Ch 60
Montgomery County Consortium of Communities
Ch 62
Municipal Stormwater Authority
Ch 63
Municipal Waste Authority
Ch 66
Parks and Recreation Committee
Ch 70
Planning Commission
Ch 74
Police Department
Ch 81
(Reserved)
Ch 82
Shade Tree Commission and Tree Rules and Regulations
Ch 85
(Reserved)
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 95
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 97
Alleys
Ch 99
Amusement Machines
Ch 103
Animals
Ch 107
(Reserved)
Ch 113
Bicycles
Ch 119
(Reserved)
Ch 120
Building Permits and Floodplain Management
Ch 122
Buildings, Boarding and Enclosing of
Ch 125
Buildings, Landmark
Ch 128
Change of Use or Occupancy
Ch 130
Checks, Returned
Ch 132
Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 133
Contractors, Responsible
Ch 135
Curfew
Ch 140
Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
Ch 143
(Reserved)
Ch 147
Emergencies
Ch 151
Fees
Ch 155
Firearms and Weapons
Ch 157
Fire Insurance Claims
Ch 159
Fire Prevention
Ch 163
Fireworks
Ch 169
Garage Sales
Ch 172
Gas- and Oil-Burning Equipment
Ch 176
Graffiti
Ch 180
Hazardous Substances
Ch 184
(Reserved)
Ch 188
Discrimination
Ch 194
Junkyards
Ch 198
Kerosene Heating Units
Ch 200
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Hazard Control
Ch 202
Littering
Ch 203
Distribution of Commercial Handbills and Other Unsubscribed Literature
Ch 204
Loitering
Ch 209
(Reserved)
Ch 215
Noise
Ch 219
Numbering of Houses and Property
Ch 222
Overcrowding of Dwelling Units
Ch 223
Parades, Street Fairs, Block Parties and Assemblies
Ch 224
Parking Permits
Ch 225
Parks and Recreation Areas
Ch 227
Pawnbrokers and Dealers in Precious Metals, Antiques and Secondhand Goods
Ch 229
Peace and Good Order
Ch 233
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 236
(Reserved)
Ch 239
Property Maintenance
Ch 239A
Building Safety, Property Maintenance and Housing Code
Ch 240
Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program
Ch 241
Property Transfer and Sewer Lateral Inspections
Ch 242
Real Estate Registry
Ch 243
Records
Ch 245
Rental Property
Ch 246
Rights-Of-Way
Ch 247
Rodent Control
Ch 251
Contractor Licensing
Ch 258
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 262
(Reserved)
Ch 266
Smoking on Borough Property
Ch 270
Snow and Ice Removal
Ch 274
Solid Waste
Ch 276
Stormwater Management
Ch 278
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 282
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 286
Swimming Pools
Ch 291
Taxation
Ch 293
Towing and Towers
Ch 295
Trees
Ch 297
Truss Construction
Ch 301
Vehicles, Abandoned
Ch 305
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 308
Vending Machines
Ch 310
Water
Ch 315
Weeds
Ch 320
Zoning
Appendix
Ch A325
Cable Television Franchise
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter C
Charter
[HISTORY: Adopted
5-20-2004
, effective
7-1-2004
.
[1]
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Administrative Code — See Ch.
4
.
[1]
Editor's Note: This Charter also superseded the former Charter of the Municipality of Norristown, adopted effective 1-6-1986.
Article I
Name and Boundaries
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§ 41.1-101
Name.
chevron_right
§ 41.1-102
Boundaries.
chevron_right
Article II
Powers of the Municipality
chevron_right
§ 41.2-201
Powers defined.
chevron_right
§ 41.2-202
Division of powers—general.
chevron_right
§ 41.2-203
Allocation of certain powers and duties.
chevron_right
§ 41.2-204
Continuation of powers.
chevron_right
§ 41.2-205
Eminent domain.
chevron_right
§ 41.2-206
Construction.
chevron_right
§ 41.2-207
Intergovernmental Relations.
chevron_right
Article III
Legislative Branch
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§ 41.3-301
Council—legislative powers and duties.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-302
Composition of Council.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-303
Qualifications.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-304
Prohibitions.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-305
Term of office.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-306
Election.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-307
Salary.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-308
Expense account.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-309
Vacancies.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-310
Filling vacancies.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-311
Oath of office.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-312
Forfeiture of office.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-313
Organization and officers.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-314
Municipal Secretary.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-315
Meeting procedure and agenda.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-316
Quorum and majority action.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-317
Forms of Council action.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-318
Appearance of Administrative Officers Before Council.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-319
Council meetings to be public.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-320
Records.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-321
Reports.
chevron_right
§ 41.3-322
Investigations.
chevron_right
Article IV
Ordinances
chevron_right
§ 41.4-401
Actions requiring ordinances.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-402
Form of ordinances.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-403
Standard codes of technical regulations.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-404
Procedure for enactment.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-405
Effective date.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-406
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 41.4-407
Recording.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-408
Codification.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-409
Emergency ordinances.
chevron_right
§ 41.4-410
Administrative Code.
chevron_right
Article V
Executive Branch
chevron_right
§ 41.5-501
Executive and administrative organization.
chevron_right
§ 41.5-502
Departments and department heads.
chevron_right
§ 41.5-503
Authorities, boards and commissions.
chevron_right
§ 41.5-504
Personnel administration.
chevron_right
§ 41.5-505
Appointment of employees.
chevron_right
§ 41.5-506
Compensation.
chevron_right
§ 41.5-507
Temporary absence or incapacity.
chevron_right
Article VI
Administrative Officers-Powers and Duties
chevron_right
§ 41.6-601
Appointment.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-602
Qualifications.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-603
Prohibitions.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-604
Powers and duties.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-605
Appointment.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-606
Qualifications.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-607
Powers and Duties of the Solicitor.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-608
Director of Finance.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-609
Qualifications.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-610
Duties of office.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-611
Municipal Engineer.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-612
Duties of office.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-613
Director of Planning and Municipal Development.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-614
Qualifications.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-615
Duties of office.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-616
Director of Public Safety.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-617
Qualifications.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-618
Duties of office.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-619
Police Department.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-620
Powers of Police.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-621
Fire Department.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-622
Powers of the Fire Department.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-623
Director of Public Works.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-624
Qualifications.
chevron_right
§ 41.6-625
Duties of Office.
chevron_right
Article VII
Financial Procedures
chevron_right
§ 41.7-701
Fiscal year.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-702
Classification of accounts.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-703
Financial information.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-704
Preparation of budget.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-705
Notice of proposed budget.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-706
Revision and completion of budget.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-707
Adoption of budget.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-708
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 41.7-709
Budget modification.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-710
Budget amendment.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-711
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 41.7-712
Receipts.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-713
Contracts.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-714
Disbursements.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-715
Records and reports.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-716
Independent audit.
chevron_right
§ 41.7-717
Bonding of officers and employees.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Citizen Provision
chevron_right
§ 41.8-801
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 41.8-802
Participation encouraged.
chevron_right
§ 41.8-803
Initiative and referendum.
chevron_right
Article IX
Code of Ethics
chevron_right
§ 41.9-901
Declaration of policy.
chevron_right
§ 41.9-902
Prohibitions.
chevron_right
§ 41.9-903
Political activity.
chevron_right
§ 41.9-904
Violations.
chevron_right
Article X
General Provisions
chevron_right
§ 41.10-1001
Effective date.
chevron_right
§ 41.10-1002
Gender.
chevron_right
§ 41.10-1003
Consistent laws.
chevron_right
§ 41.10-1004
Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 41.10-1005
Severability.
chevron_right
Article XI
Transitional Provisions
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1101
Transitional provisions.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1102
Council districts.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1103
Council Members.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1104
Mayor.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1106
Rights and privileges preserved.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1107
Departments, boards, agencies, authorities and commissions.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1108
Pending matters.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1109
Transition committee.
chevron_right
§ 41.11-1110
Existing ordinances.
chevron_right