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Ordinances of the City of Somerville

Ordinances are written laws adopted by the City of Somerville that serve as permanent, enforceable laws (unless amended or repealed through the adoption of a new ordinance).   

Somerville Code of Ordinances

Ordinances are written laws adopted by the City of Somerville that serve as permanent, enforceable laws (unless amended or repealed through the adoption of a new ordinance). 

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Somerville Code of Ordinances ― Municode  
 

Somerville Zoning Ordinances

A zoning ordinance is a rule that defines how property in specific geographic zones can be used. Zoning ordinances detail whether specific geographic zones are acceptable for residential, commercial or industrial purposes.

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Somerville Zoning Ordinance on Municode 

Your Somerville Charter

The Somerville Charter Review Committee presented its final recommendations in 2022. You can get an overview of Somerville City Ordinances in the committee's handbook, "Your Somerville Charter, A Handbook for Somerville Residents."

Final Recommendations of the Charter Review Committee

Charter & Ordinance Handbook for Somerville Residents

 

Programs & Initiatives

Somerville's Overnight Warming Center is a safe space where adults experiencing homelessness can spend the night safe from the cold of winter weather.
An overview of how the budget process works and how it impacts residents and businesses in Somerville.

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