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Ordinances

View some of our most commonly requested ordinances below. 

View all of our ordinances below. Find PDF copies of all of our ordinances at the bottom of this page.

 
1972-1980

  1. 8/19/1980 Consumption or possession in public places generally.

  2. 8/19/1980 Consumption or possession at place of public entertainment.

  3. 10/25/1977 An ordinance annexing sections 25 and 36, township 21, range 7 west, to the Town of Vance.

  4. 6/3/1976 An ordinance annexing certain sections 35 and 36, township 21, range 7 west, sections 1, 2, 11, and 12, to the Town of Vance.

  5. 1/16/1973 An ordinance granting an electric franchise to Alabama Power Company, its successors and assigns in the Town of Vance.


1981-1987

  1. 4/7/1987 Firework ordinance.

  2. 12/15/1987 An ordinance evidencing the consent of the Town Council of the Town of Vance to the amendment and transfer of a franchise heretofore granted by said town and authorizing the Town Clerk to deliver a certified copy of this ordinance as written evidence of the approval of said transfer.

  3. 11/22/1983 Setting speed limits for Tuscaloosa County Rd 9.

  4. 3/3/1981 The Town of Vance abolishes its Municipal Court. All cases arising out of the violations of the municipal ordinances of the Town of Vance, will be tried in District Court.

  5. 3/3/1981 The Town of Vance abolishes its Municipal Court. All cases arising out of the violations of the municipal ordinances of the Town of Vance, will be tried in District Court.

  6. 12/16/1980 Determining punishments for those who commit an offense within the town limits of Vance.

  7. 10/6/1981 Firearm laws and punishments ordinance.


1988-1994

  1. 4/4/1994 This ordinance levies a privilege, license or excise tax against persons, firms or corporations storing, using, otherwise consuming or engaged in selling at retail tangible personal property or conducting places of amusement in the Town of Vance.

  2. 4/19/1994 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.


1995-1996

  1. 8/20/1996 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  2. 8/6/1996 An ordinance to create a planning commission for the Town of Vance.

  3. 8/6/1996 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  4. 6/11/1996 The 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is no longer needed for public or municipal purposes by the Town of Vance.

  5. 5/7/1996 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference. (Woodstock Corridor Annexation)

  6. 2/20/1996 An ordinance to increase the compensation of the Mayor of Vance beginning in the 1996 term.

  7. 2/20/1996 An ordinance to increase the compensation of the councilpersons of Vance beginning in the 1996 term.

  8. 1/16/1996 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  9. 2/15/1995 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.


1997

  1. 12/16/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  2. 12/23/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  3. 12/3/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  4. 12/8/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  5. 11/4/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  6. 8/19/1997 This ordinance levies a privilege, license or excise tax against persons, firms or corporations storing, using, otherwise consuming or engaged in selling at retail tangible personal property or conducting places of amusement in the Town of Vance.

  7. 8/19/1997 (Amended 10042021) This ordinance levies a privilege, license or excise tax against persons, firms or corporations storing, using, otherwise consuming or engaged in selling at retail tangible personal property or conducting places of amusement in the Town of Vance.

  8. 7/15/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  9. 6/3/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  10. 5/6/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  11. 4/22/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  12. 4/22/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  13. 4/15/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  14. 4/8/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  15. 4/10/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  16. 1/22/1997 The Corporate Limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.


1998

  1. 12/1/1998 This ordinance establishes a personnel system for the Town of Vance.

  2. 9/14/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 091498.

  3. 9/14/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 091498A.

  4. 8/18/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 081898.

  5. 7/21/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 072198.

  6. 7/7/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 070798.

  7. 7/7/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 070798A.

  8. 6/3/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 060298.

  9. 6/3/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 060298A.

  10. 6/3/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 060298B.

  11. 5/26/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 052698.

  12. 5/12/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 051298.

  13. 4/28/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 042898.

  14. 4/22/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 042298.

  15. 4/13/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 041398.

  16. 4/7/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 040798.

  17. 2/16/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 021698.

  18. 2/3/1998 An ordinance to adopt various standard codes relating to inspection activities of the Town of Vance, and enforcement of building provisions as provided in said codes.

  19. 1/20/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 012098.

  20. 1/6/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 010698.

  21. 1/12/1998 Annexation Ordinance No. 011298.

  22. 12/1/1998 establishment of a personnel system.


1999-2000

  1. 2/1/2000 Annexation Ordinance No. 020100.

  2. 11/16/1999 An ordinance levying a privilege or license tax on persons, firms, corporations, and others engaged in the business of selling, storing, or delivering certain tobacco products within the corporate limits of the Town of Vance and to provide for the enforcement of said ordinance and to provide penalties for the violation thereof.


2001

  1. 8/21/2001 Vance Building Codes; An ordinance establishing the minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, building, and structures.

  2. 11/6/2001 Granting a franchise to Alabama ta Corporation, its successors and assigns, in the Town of Vance.


2002

  1. 4/16/2002 Amendment to Ordinance No. 101601. For the establishment Municipal Court fines for subpoenas, writs, public defender, criminal history, and docket fees.

  2. 5/6/2002 Ordinance adopting state misdemeanors, violations and offenses as municipal ordinance violations.

  3. 5/6/2002 Ordinance establishing fines for cases which or not also state misdemeanors, violations, or offenses.

  4. 4/2/2002 Amendment to Ordinance No. 120198; Section 2 Holidays.

  5. Amendment to Ordinance No. 120198; Section 9 Emergency leave and Bereavement Leave.

  6. Amendment to Ordinance No. 120198.


2003

  1. 8/18/2003 Amendment to Ordinance 090799; An ordinance levying a privilege or license tax on persons, firms, corporations, and others engaged in the business of selling, storing, or delivering certain tobacco products within the corporate limits of the Town of Vance and to provide for the enforcement of said ordinance and to provide penalties for the violation thereof.


2004

  1. 2/16/2004 Ordinance No. 022096A (Amended) Establishing the Monthly Salary of the Mayor and Council Members of the Town of Vance.

  2. 2/16/2004 An Ordinance to Establish of compensation of Mayor- Pro- Tem for the Town of Vance.

  3. 2/16/2004 Ordinance No. 022096B (Amended) Establishing the Monthly Salary of the Council Members of the Town of Vance.

  4. 5/3/2004 Determining salaries for election officials and inspectors.

  5. 5/17/2004 Ordinance No. 040301A (Amended) Building Permits and Fees.

  6. 7/19/2004 An Ordinance for the abatement of nuisances within the Town of Vance, and to provide penalties for the violation thereof.

  7. 10/18/2004 The corporate limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  8. 7/19/2004 Records Disposition Authority


2005-2006

  1. 3/21/2005 The corporate limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  2. 11/7/2005 An Ordinance to establish a Fire Protection District.

  3. 2/20/2006 The corporate limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  4. 7/10/2006 The corporate limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  5. 11/6/2006 Obstructing Street Crossings

  6. 11/6/2006 Duty to Clear Railroad Crossings


January 2007-June 2008

  1. 2/5/2007 An Ordinance to establish a Fire Protection District.

  2. 7/2/2007 Sex offender residency restrictions.

  3. 9/4/2007 Required Waste Receptacles and Clean up.

  4. 2/4/2008 Ordinance setting qualification fees.

  5. 2/4/2008 Ordinance numbering council places.

  6. 2/4/2008 Ordinance to establish the monthly salary of the Mayor and Council Members.

  7. 5/5/2008 The HP Pavilion 500, HP Monitor P12835, Epson Stylus Photo 870 (2), and OKI Microline 320 turbo are no longer needed by the Town of Vance. The Mayor and Town Council are authorized to sell surplus.


April 2009 - December 2010

  1. 4/6/2009 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.

  2. 7/20/2009 An Ordinance to establish lawn / property maintenance.

  3. 6/21/2010 The corporate limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.


2011

  1. 6/20/2011 The corporate limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.


2012-2014

  1. 11/5/2012 The corporate limits of the Town of Vance are extended to contain all of that property described in the exhibits attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.

  2. 8/4/2014 The Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Pickup Truck are no longer needed by the Town of Vance. The Mayor and Town Council are authorized to sell surplus.

  3. 11/3/2014 An Ordinance to permit parking in handicap spaces only by vehicles bearing proper handicap parking permits.


2015

  1. 1/20/2015 The Crown Vic interior cage, Dodge Charger interior cage, Wheelen Clear light bar, and 2 Dodge Charger push bumpers are no longer needed by the Town of Vance. The Mayor and Town Council are authorized to sell surplus.

  2. 3/16/2015 (revise) An Ordinance to amend Ordinance 040197 rezoning of property located at Will Walker Rd.


2016

  1. 2/1/2016 Setting qualification fees.

  2. 2/1/2016 Numbering Council Places.

  3. 2/15/2016 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance 040197 rezoning of property located at Irma Dr.

  4. 4/18/2016 An Ordinance to establish parking regulations.

  5. 5/2/2016 Back to School Tax Holiday.

  6. List of Amendments or Modifications.

  7.  12/5/2016 An Ordinance established to prohibit aggressive panhandling within the Town of Vance.


2017

  1. 6/16/2017 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 040197 Rezoning of property located at Will Walker Rd.

  2. 6/19/2017 Annexation Ordinance.

  3. 9/18/2017 An Ordinance to prohibit open house parties within the Town of Vance.

  4. 9/18/2017 An Ordinance established to regulate noise within the Town of Vance.


2018-2019

  1. 1/18/2018 An Ordinance adopting a severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday for certain covered items for 2018.

  2. 4/2/2018 The 2010 Dodge Charger is no longer needed by the Town of Vance. The Mayor and Town Council are authorized to sell surplus.

  3. 7/2/2018 An Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 040197 rezoning of property located at Will Walker Rd.

  4. 8/19/2019 An Ordinance to establish the use of electronic vote counting devices for use in all Municipal Elections.

  5. 10/7/2019 An Ordinance to establish and impose Ad Valorem Tax.

  6. 5/20/2019 The 2009 Dodge Dakota is no longer needed by the Town of Vance. The Mayor and Town Council are authorized to sell surplus.


2020

  1. 1/21/2020 The Briggs and Stratton Air Compressor and Trailer is no longer needed by the Town of Vance. The Mayor and Town Council are authorized to sell surplus.

  2. 5/4/2020 Back to school Tax Holiday.

  3. 5/4/2020 An Ordinance established to regulate mobile food vehicles within the Town of Vance.

  4. 5/4/2020 Building permits and fees (Amended).

  5. 5/4/2020 Vance Building Codes.

  6. 5/4/2020 An Ordinance established to regulate mobile food vehicles within the Town of Vance.

  7. 8/17/2020 Amendment to Ordinance No. 110700.

  8. 10/19/2020 An Ordinance to amend ordinance 040197.

  9. 10/19/2020 An Ordinance to amend ordinance 040197. Adding a Business overlay district and articles pertaining to the overlay district.

  10. 11/16/2020 An ordinance to establish procedure for adjustments in sewer rates within the Town of Vance.


2021

  1. 1/19/2021 The old fire station building located at 10909 Public Safety Dr. is no longer needed for public or municipal purposes.

  2. 1/19/2021 An ordinance of the Town of Vance, Alabama to exempt certain “covered items” from the municipal sales and use tax during the last full weekend of February.

  3. 4/19/2021 Back to School tax holiday.

  4. 10/18/2021 Ordinance amending section 1 of the Town of Vance Municipal code relating to the levy of Sales Tax and Use Tax.

  5. 10/4/2021 Back to School Holiday.

  6. 10/4/2021 Sanitary Sewer Policy Regarding Fats, Oils and Greases.

  7. 10/18/2021 Ordinance to establish voting poll place for the Town of Vance, Alabama.

  8. 10/18/2021 Ordinance adopting construction, right-of-way and franchise agreement.


2022
No New Ordinances

2023

  1. 01/17/2023 2013 Ford Taurus will be donated to VFPDFP

  2. 03/06/2023 Amendment to Wastewater Fees Ordinance #110700

  3. 06/19/2023 Parking for heavy commercial vehicles and residential on street parking

  4. 06/19/2023 Amendment to Building Permits and Fees Ordinance #040301A

 
2024

  1. 06/26/2024 An Ordinance authorizing a second supplemental indenture, a second supplemental lease agreement and actions related thereto

  2. 10/07/2024 Amending ordinance levying a privilege or license tax on persons, firms, corporations, and others engaged in the business of selling, storing, or delivering certain tobacco products within the corporate limits of the Town of Vance and to provide for the enforcement of said ordinance and to provide penalties for the violation thereof Ordinance #090799

  3. 10/21/2024 An ordinance levying a privilege or license tax on persons, firms, corporations, and others engaged in the business of selling table wine within the corporate limits of the Town of Vance and to provide for the enforcement of said ordinance and to provide penalties for the violation thereof.

  4. 11/04/2024 An Ordinance establishing the use of electronic vote counting devices

  5. 11/18/2024 Ordinance establishing the monthly salary of the mayor and councilmembers 

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2025

  1.  2/3/2025 Setting of Qualification Fee for the 2025 Municipal Election

  2. 2/3/2025 Election Vote at Large

  3. 4/21/2025 An Ordinance Regarding Handicapped Parking

  4. 6/16/2025 An Ordinance prohibiting cutting across or driving through private neighborhoods or property to avoid traffic control devices

  5. 9/2/2025 Deeming 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup as surplus

  6. 9/2/2025 Deeming Castle 4 Burner Natural Gas Oven as surplus

  7. 10/20/2025 An Ordinance to establish electronic meeting policy for City Council meetings

  8. 10/20/2025 An Ordinance allowing City Council members to participate in Council Meetings “remotely” under certain circumstances

  9. 11/17/2025 City of Vance Social Media Policy

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2026

  1.  5/18/2026 Deeming 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus

  2. 8/3/2026 Amendment to Ordinance 10042021a regarding fats, oils and greases

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