Differences between Ordinances and Resolutions

Generally, ordinances have a greater regulatory capacity than resolutions. Resolutions may be prepared according to a specific format and are shown on agendas before meetings of the Mayor and Council. The vast majority of resolutions are used to perform the day-to-day administrative tasks of the Borough. Ordinances establish a more definite and general concept.  Ordinances are adopted to solve problems both immediate and anticipated and often identify penalties for violation of their contents. Subjects covered by ordinances are infinite in nature, but some common subjects are general provisions; administrative procedures and departments; personnel; salaries and compensation; code of ethics; Police Department; Fire Department; fire prevention; library; land development; traffic; vehicles; fees; licensing; animals; construction code; fences; junkyards; water; sewers; solid waste; streets and sidewalks; trees; towing; peddling and soliciting; noise; property maintenance; public health and safety issues; rent control; parks and recreation.