City Code


What is a city code? 

A city code is the set of laws for the City of Little Falls. The City Code covers all aspects of City regulations, including zoning and various development related requirements.


All zoning district standards are included in the City Code. In addition, standards for development and architectural review, parking, signs, hillside development, home occupations, variances and other similar topics are included in the City Code.


Aside from zoning standards, other City regulations are also included in the City Code, such as subdivision requirements, business license regulations, street, water and sewer standards and vehicle and traffic requirements.


American Legal is the organization that codifies law of the ordinances of City of Little Falls into the City Code. To view our City Code, please follow this link to American Legal:  Little Falls City Code

What is a City Charter?

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A city charter is the basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government. It is comparable to the Constitution of the United States or a state's constitution.