Inventory of Ordinances from Salt Lake City (Utah). City Recorder, i 1851-

Series 4900

Salt Lake City (Utah). City Recorder Ordinances

Dates: i 1851-

3 microfilm reels and 1 microfiche set

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Scope and Content

Ordinances are laws created by the city council. They are enactments which govern and maintain the operation of the city for the peace, benefit, and regulation of the municipality. Each separate law may carry a penalty or fine and must not conflict with The Utah State Constitution or The United States Constitution. Each ordinance is discussed in open council meetings, and take effect 20 days after being passed. Ordinances deal with the employment of elected and appointed officials; vehicles and traffic control; water use and allocation; fire and police protection; business and merchant regulation; and the establishment of fees and fines for city services.

Copies of these records are located at View Online.

Access Restrictions

Microfiche holdings require staff assistance due to fewer reference copies. Handle masters under supervision.

Reproduction and Use

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Related Records

Land records from Salt Lake City (Utah). City Recorder, Series 28225, contains enactments which govern and maintain the operation of the city for the peace, benefit, and regulation of the municipality.

Minutes from Salt Lake City (Utah). City Recorder, Series 82755, contains enactments which govern and maintain the operation of the city for the peace, benefit, and regulation of the municipality. Each ordinance is discussed in open council meetings, and take effect 20 days after being passed.

Indexing Terms

Municipal government--Utah--Salt Lake City.

Municipal government--Utah--Salt Lake City--Fees.

Water use--Utah--Salt Lake City.

Traffic regulations--Utah--Salt Lake City.

City planning--Utah--Salt Lake City.

Police patrol--Utah.

Fire fighters--Utah.

Commercial law--Utah.

Salt Lake City (Utah)--Traffic.

Salt Lake City (Utah)--Officials and employees.

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11921 - 1929