MUNICIPAL CODE
The Town of Monument Municipal Code is Subject to continual Change

While every attempt is made to keep this on-line version current, it should be used for reference only. The most recent Ordinances amending the Town of Monument Code may be found in the office of the Town Clerk.

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MONUMENT MUNICIPAL CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description DOC PDF   Index   Statutory Reference   Prior Code Cross Reference Table 01 General Provisions 02 Administration and Personnel 03 Revenue and Finance 04 Reserved 05 Business Licenses and Regulations 06 Animals 07 Reserved 08 Health and Safety 09 Public Peace and Welfare 10 Vehicles and Traffic 11 Reserved 12 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places 13 Public Services 14 Reserved 15 Buildings and Construction 16 Subdivisions 17 Zoning

TITLES, CHAPTERS, AND SECTIONS
This code is organized to make the laws of the city as accessible as possible to city officials, city employees and private citizens. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with some of the important elements of this code.

Numbering System.
The numbering system is the backbone of a code of ordinances; Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. uses a unique and versatile numbering structure that allows for easy expansion and amendment of this code. It is based on three tiers, beginning with title, then chapter, and ending with section. Each part is represented in the code section number. For example, Section 2.04.010 is Section .010, in Chapter 2.04 of Title 2.

Title.
A title is a broad category under which ordinances on a related subject are compiled. This code contains 17 titles. For example, the first title is Title 1, General Provisions, which may contain ordinances about the general penalty, code adoption and definitions. Some titles are Reserved for later use.

Chapter.
Chapters deal with more specific subjects, and are often derived from one ordinance. All of the chapters on a related subject are grouped in one title. The chapters are numbered so that new chapters which should logically be placed near certain existing chapters can be added at a later time without renumbering existing material. For example, Chapter 2.06, City Manager, can be added between 2.04, City Council, and Chapter 2.08, City Attorney.

Section.
Each section of the code contains substantive ordinance material. The sections are numbered by "tens" to allow for expansion of the code without renumbering.