CITY CHARTER

The City of Hastings is a Home Rule Charter City.  Home Rule Charters are in effect local constitutions.  The Hastings City Charter addresses election issues, Mayor and Council powers and procedures, taxation and finance procedures, and other miscellaneous provisions related to official newspapers, acquisition and sale of property, and other general provisions.

CITY CODE 

The City Charter grants authority to, and at times directs, the City Council to establish laws (ordinances) particular to the City of Hastings. The city code is a codification of the ordinances adopted by the City Council. Codification of ordinances and recodification ensures an arrangement and format necessary to keep the code up-to-date. 

Proposed Ordinance Amendments:

Approved Ordinance Amendments:

2024-14 Ordinance Amendment - City Code Chapter 34.03 - Civic Arena Fees

2024-13 Ordinance Amendment - City Code Chapter 50.05 - On-Site Sewer Requirements

2024-12 Ordinance Amendment - City Code Chapter 34.03 - Fee Schedule - Police Department

2024-11 Ordinance Amendment - City Code Chapter 34.03 - Building Safety - Electrical Fees

2024-10 Ordinance Amendment - City Code Chapter 94 - Parks and Recreation

2024-09 Ordinance Amendment - City Code Chapter 34 - Building Department Fees

2024-08 Ordinance Amendment - City Code Chapter 91 & 155 - Keeping of Animals

2024-07, Third Series - City Code Chapter 155.01 - Zoning Code - Mint Development

2024-06: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 94 - Parks and Recreation

2024-05: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 34.03 - Fee Schedule - Credit Card Fees

2024-04: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 34.03 - Fees

2024-03: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 110.17 - Lawful Gambling 

2024-02: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapters 91.06, 91.31, 110.16, and 155.21 - Kennels

2024-01: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapters 115 and 110.20 - Mobile Food Units

2023-16: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 117.09 - Cannabis and Hemp

2023-17: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 155 - Cannabis and Hemp

2023-18: Ordinance Amendment: City Code: Mississippi River Critical Corridor Area (MRCCA)

2023-19: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 34.03 - Fee Schedule