Under what circumstances do we need to publish our city ordinances?
There is a publication requirement for any city ordinance that has a penalty. Ordinances with a penalty are not effective until the title (enough to put the public on notice about the nature of the ordinance) and the penalty clause are published in one issue of the official newspaper of the city. (NDCC 40-11-06) If the city does a revision of their ordinances which is published in pamphlet or book form, the revised ordinances are valid and effective without publication in a newspaper or posting. (NDCC 40-11-09)

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1. What public notice must be provided to amending a zoning ordinance?
2. How can we be sure that the proper procedures were used in adopting our old ordinances?
3. How many meetings are required for the passage of a city ordinance?
4. How many votes are required to pass an ordinance?
5. Is any specific form required for a city ordinance?
6. Is it possible to veto an ordinance?
7. Under what circumstances do we need to publish our city ordinances?
8. What can we do to require property owners to remove snow from sidewalks in our city?
9. When does a city ordinance become effective?
10. What is the procedure for referring an ordinance passed by the city governing body to the voters?
11. What can a city governing board do to get property owners to remove snow from sidewalks in the city?