Visit Churchill Borough's Code of Ordinances online.

Disclaimer Notes

1. The electronic version of the Borough Code (found on this page) is not the document of issue and the official printed and published Code will remain the primary source and document of issue for all purposes.
   
2. In the event of a conflict between the electronic version of the Borough Code and the official printed copy, the official printed Code shall govern.
   
3. The user is advised that there may be amendments to the Code which have been enacted after the last revision date of the electronic version of the Code.

About Borough Code

While the Pennsylvania Borough Code governs the responsibilities and the reach of local borough, individual borough codes defines other actions of the Borough, such as:

• Creation and alteration of boroughs
• Duties and powers of borough officials
• Budget and taxation
• Police civil service

The Borough of Churchill code is the collection of ordinances or local laws that dictate how the Borough governs the municipality. In addition to ordinances, Boroughs also govern through resolutions and motions. Each of these is used in different instances. Here is a general overview:

• Ordinance: Local law, must be advertised in advance of acceptance
• Resolution: Used to deal with a specific, often temporary, item
• Motion: Method to adopt ordinances and resolutions, as well as conduct ordinary business

The Borough of Churchill Code is codified and, although it is not required, it eliminates repealed ordinances and indexes and organizes all Borough ordinances. This allows anyone to look up specific topics within the code. The Borough utilizes eCode360, an online repository, that, under the umbrella company of General Code, provides an electronic, searchable copy of the Borough Code, as well as performs regular codification updates.

Pick Your Topic

When you visit the eCode 360 website, you will be able to scroll through code sections and pick your topic of interest.

Change Views and Search the Code

You can also change views and use the online search feature. When viewing any specific topic, you will be able to print the information or email a link to the topic.