The Shelby County Code of Ordinances are the laws of Shelby County and are applicable to all citizens of Shelby County.  Our Board of Commissioners is the legislative body empowered to adopt ordinances.

In order for an ordinance to be adopted it must first be read on three different days in open session of the full Shelby County Board of Commissioners.  Most ordinances are adopted after receiving a majority vote of the membership of the Board of Commissioners.  A few require a two-third majority vote in order to be adopted.  Once an ordinance is approved by the Board of Commissioners it goes to the Mayor for his signature.  If the Mayor signs the ordinance it becomes law.  Should the Mayor veto an ordinance it is returned to the Board of Commissioners for action.  A majority plus one vote by the Board of Commissioners is necessary to override the Mayor's veto.  If the Mayor chooses not to sign or veto an ordinance, it will be come law after a 10-day period or later if a specific date is contained within the ordinance.

Copies of all proposed ordinances are available during regular business hours at the Legislative Office located at 160 North Main Street, Suite 450.

To view and search the Shelby County Code of Ordinances, CLICK HERE.

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