In September, 2006, we began posting the Codified Ordinances of Springfield - without the cooperation of the city - because we believe that they have a place on the internet. We were copying them at the library, then coming back to the office to transcribe them. We got as far as Chapter 171 when we received notice that the City was posting the ordinances on their site. However, they have posted them as .pdf documents, which makes them not searchable and more difficult for the average citizen to access.

We would like to continue with this project, however there would be difficulties in keeping them current. The city has ended their practice of notifying attorneys and other interested parties about changes to the Codified Ordinances. We are still evaluating our position on this matter.

What we have transcribed so far is listed below. For the complete and current ordinances (in .pdf format), visit http://www.ci.springfield.oh.us/govt/ordinance.html.

Charter of the City of Springfield, Ohio

• ARTICLE I - Incorporation; Form of Government; Powers
• ARTICLE II - The City Commission
• ARTICLE III - The City Manager
• ARTICLE IV - Elections
• ARTICLE V - Taxation
• ARTICLE VI - Finance
• ARTICLE VII - Civil Service
• ARTICLE VIII - Initiative
• ARTICLE IX - Referendum
• ARTICLE X - Recall
• ARTICLE XI - Franchises

Codified Ordinances of the City of Springfield, Ohio

• Chapter 101 - Codified Ordinances
• Chapter 107 - Territorial Jurisdiction
• Chapter 109 - Open Meetings
• Chapter 111 - City Commission
• Chapter 113 - Clerk of the City Commission
• Chapter 115 - Public Emergency
• Chapter 121 - City Manager
• Chapter 123 - Department of Law
• Chapter 125 - Department of Finance
• Chapter 127 - Department of Central Services
• Chapter 128 - Department of Information Technology
• Chapter 129 - Department of Engineering and Planning.
• Chapter 130 - City Engineering Department - Repealed 12-23-04
• Chapter 131 - Department of Human Relations, Housing, and Neighborhood Services
• Chapter 133 - Department of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities
• Chapter 135 - Department of Personnel
• Chapter 137 - Department of Public Health
• Chapter 139 - Department of Public Safety
• Chapter 140 - Institutional Special Police Officers
• Chapter 145 - Municipal Contracts
• Chapter 147 - Municipal Finances
• Chapter 149 - Municipal Property
• Chapter 151 - Issue and Sale of Bonds and Notes
• Chapter 153 - Disadvantaged and Minority Business Enterprises
• Chapter 155 - City Contractors and Affirmative Action
• Chapter 157 - Planning Boards and Commissions
• Chapter 163 - Civil Service Commission
• Chapter 165 - Airport Advisory Board
• Chapter 167 - Mediation Board
• Chapter 169 - Wrestling Commission
• Chapter 170 - Police Community Relations Advisory Group
• Chapter 171 - Human Relations Board and Regulations