The term “Ordinance” refers to a type of legislative action by the Village Council that is of a general nature and has permanent effect. Generally, an Ordinance creates a right, law or regulation; grants a franchise; levies a tax; and may amend existing Codified Ordinances. Ordinances are read at three meetings before being voted upon, unless passed as emergency legislation.
“Resolutions” are similar to Ordinances, but generally are used to authorize the signing of contracts and the approval of expenditures—items that require Council approval but have less permanent effect. Resolutions are also read at three meetings before being voted upon, unless passed as an emergency.
Many times, passing legislation as an emergency has more to do with its effective date, than that the item is a true emergency. Emergency legislation is effective upon signature by the Mayor or upon the expiration of the 10-day veto period, if the Mayor fails to sign the legislation. Non-emergency legislation does not take effect for 30 days after passage. This 30-day period is provided by the Charter to give electors time to file a petition to request that an ordinance or resolution be repealed and/or submitted to a vote of the electors (where the issue is subject to referendum).
The following is a list of legislation pending before Council as well as the dates that the legislation has been read. Click on the link in the table to view the document in its entirety. Once the legislation has been passed, it can be found at the link below:
If you have any questions please call our Clerk of Council, Mary E. Betsa at 440.461.2210 or email at mbetsa@mayfieldvillage.com.
2025 Pending Legislation:
- Ordinance No. 2025-03, entitled, “An Ordinance Revising the Zone Map Of Mayfield Village So As To Amend The Zoning Classification Of 15.6 Acres Of Land Located South Of White Road And West Of North Commons Boulevard And Known As Permanent Parcel Numbers 831-04-001, 831-04-002, 831-04-003, 831-05-001, 831-05-002, 831-05-003, And 831-05-004 From Its Current Residential Classification To Production Distribution.” Introduced by Mayor Bodnar (Administration). (First Reading – March 18, 2025; Second Reading – April 21st; Public Hearing June 16th; Third Reading June 16th) (Upon Third Reading and passage, and upon signature of the Mayor, this legislation will be submitted to the electors for a vote.)
- Ordinance No. 2025-05, entitled, “An Ordinance amending Codified Ordinance Section 1185.11(a)(4) relating to signage in local business, small office building, motorist service, office laboratory and production distribution districts.” Introduced by Mayor Bodnar (Administration). (First Reading – May 20, 2025) (Upon Third Reading and passage, this legislation will take effect immediately upon signature of the Mayor.)