CITY OF WORCESTER REVISED ORDINANCES OF 2008
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The City of Worcester Revised Ordinances of 2008 is a comprehensive municipal code document ordained by the City Council on June 24, 2008, and amended through February 24, 2026. The document organizes regulatory ordinances into five main categories: Organizational (general provisions, administrative, and personnel), Environmental (recycling, sewers, wetlands, and water), Public Safety (health, safety, fire, and licenses), Public Streets (streets, traffic, and vendors), and Enforcement (fines and penalties). The ordinances establish foundational definitions and construction rules for Worcester's municipal governance, including definitions of key terms such as "city," "city council," "city manager," and relevant agencies and departments.
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