New Franklin Altering or Amending Code ordinance (§ 100.060)
Chapter 100: General Provisions · Article II. General Code Provisions
In short: No one may change, add to, cut from or tamper with the official copy of the City Code in a way that misstates the law; only amendments passed by the Board of Aldermen are allowed.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to change or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of this Code, or to insert or delete pages, or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such Official Copy of the Code in any manner whatsoever which will cause the law of the City to be misrepresented thereby. Any person, firm or corporation violating this Section shall be punished as provided in Section 100.220 of this Code.
B. This provision shall not apply to amendments, additions or deletions to this Code, duly passed by the Board of Aldermen, which may be prepared by the City Clerk for insertion in this Code.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 1 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.