Series 23627

Paragonah (Utah) Compiled ordinances, 1916, 1989-

1 microfilm reel

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

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

The "Compiled Ordinances of Paragonah, Utah" (1916) were published by authority of the town board and president, and according to the minutes of that board, took effect 15 November 1916. These ordinances establish the town boundaries and general provisions for municipal government. They detail the responsibilities of all town officers. The ordinances regulate activity within the town by defining misdemeanors and nuisances, and by establishing a variety of regulations. These include such things as licensing dogs, controlling the sale of beer, and establishing curfews. The "Revised Ordinances of the Town of Paragonah" (1989) are similar to the original ordinances, but contain expanded regulations around building construction, fire codes and zoning regulations. They also contain expanded general provisions and more extensive crime definitions.

Scope and Content

The "Compiled Ordinances of Paragonah, Utah" (1916) were published by authority of the town board and president, and according to the minutes of that board, took effect 15 November 1916. These ordinances establish the town boundaries and general provisions for municipal government. They detail the responsibilities of all town officers. The ordinances regulate activity within the town by defining misdemeanors and nuisances, and by establishing a variety of regulations. These include such things as licensing dogs, controlling the sale of beer, and establishing curfews. The "Revised Ordinances of the Town of Paragonah" (1989) are similar to the original ordinances, but contain expanded regulations around building construction, fire codes and zoning regulations. They also contain expanded general provisions and more extensive crime definitions.

Arrangement

Chronological, thereunder numerical by chapter and title number within each book.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Paragonah ordinance books were microfilmed at Southern Utah University under the direction of Utah State Archives in June 2001 and processed by Rosemary Cundiff in August 2001.

Related Material

Town board minutes from Paragonah (Utah), Series 23626, summarize the proceedings of town board meetings. The town board authorized and published compiled ordinances.
Zoning ordinance from Paragonah (Utah), Series 23629, is a published ordinance governing zoning in Paragonah.
Ordinances from Paragonah (Utah), Series 23864, contain additional ordinances passed by the Paragonah town board.
Utah Code Annotated from the Division of Archives and Records Service, Series 83238, is quoted extensively in the second codified edition of Paragonah ordinances.

Container List

ReelDescription
1 Compiled Ordinances of Paragonah, Utah; 1916
1 Revised Ordinances of the Town of Paragonah; 1989