The City Code details ordinances that govern all aspects of City operations. It includes sections that establish each of the elected offices, the managerial form of government and the City's administrative departments. Fees for all City licenses, services and permits are set by the City Code.

Chapters in the City Code establish policies for water and health services. The Code also defines nuisances and contains provisions for pet and animal control issues. Further, it sets garbage and refuse service regulations, as well as those for establishing and maintaining food service operations in the City.

Other components of the City Code include establishing the numerous codes administered by the City's Community Development Department. These include adopting the International Building Code, 2022 edition, with local amendments, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., as the Building Code for the City.  The City Code further defines the single family, multifamily, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, housing and fire prevention codes. 

The City Code is hosted on an external website by Municode. Click here to visit the City Code for the City of Evanston

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 Sections:

1. Title 1 - General Administration
2. Title 2 - Boards and Commissions
3. Title 3 - Business Regulations
4. Title 4 - Building Regulations
5. Title 5 - Housing Regulations
6. Title 6 - Zoning
7. Title 7 - Public Ways
8. Title 8 - Health and Sanitation
9. Title 9 - Public Safety
10. Title 10 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
11. Title 11 - Administrative Adjudication

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NOTE: These electronic version of  the code are provided for your convenience. For official copies please contact the City Clerk's Office.

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