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[awr-dn-uhns] / ˈɔr dn əns /


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Beyond the zoning laws, the site is also currently governed by a state law requiring cities to preserve affordable housing along the coast and a city ordinance protecting mobile home residents against sudden displacement.

From Los Angeles Times

Police departments across the region have pointed to a pattern of speeding, red light violations, and minors riding illegal electric motorcycles, and several cities have responded with new ordinances and stepped-up enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

The commission also passed a recommendation that the city should approve an ordinance for language accessibility and educating residents about the new voting system.

From Los Angeles Times

Oakland and several other cities have adopted ordinances requiring funds collected through service charges to be distributed among hospitality employees, not supervisors, and requires restaurants to keep documentation, in case of a city investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The first ordinance applied to buildings erected before 1975 and was focused primarily on downtown.

From Los Angeles Times