Ordinances

Uniform Public Offense Code

The Uniform Public Offense Code, in large part, parallels the state criminal code. Additional provisions for local regulations, if any, may be included in the incorporating ordinance. Previous ordinances relating to public offenses in conflict with provisions of the Uniform Public Offense Code and ordinances incorporating earlier editions of the Uniform Public Offense Code should be repealed by the incorporating ordinance.

The City of Americus annually adopts the Uniform Public Offense Code. A copy of the latest code can be found below. 

Standard Traffic Ordinance

The Standard Traffic Ordinance, in large part, parallels the state traffic act. Additional provisions for local regulations, if any, may be included in the incorporating ordinance. Previous ordinances relating to traffic in conflict with provisions of this standard traffic ordinance and ordinances incorporating earlier editions of the standard traffic ordinance should be repealed by the incorporating ordinance.

The City of Americus annually adopts the Standard Traffic Ordinance with the below ommissions of Ordinance No. 627. A copy of the latest Standard Traffic Ordinance codes can be found below, as well as the ordinance stating the repeal and ommissions. 

If you have any questions regarding a specific ordinance, please contact City Hall, and we will be happy to assist you.