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# Ordinances

## Learn More

The town has passed various ordinances related to parks, beaches and parking.  You can learn more on how to comply with these ordinances below.  

 

[Beach Ordinance](https://www.yorkmaine.org/DocumentCenter/View/716/Beach-Ordinance-PDF)

[Municipal Parks Ordinance](https://www.yorkmaine.org/DocumentCenter/View/12520/MunicipalParksOrdinance_2025-11-4_Certified)

[Parking Permit Program](https://www.yorkmaine.org/DocumentCenter/View/723/Permit-Parking-Program-PDF?bidId=)

[Traffic Safety Ordinance](https://www.yorkmaine.org/DocumentCenter/View/728/Traffic-Safety-Ordinance-PDF)

[Ellis Short Sands Park Ordinance](https://www.yorkmaine.org/DocumentCenter/View/717/Ellis-Short-Sands-Park-Ordinance-PDF)

 

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### Town Ordinances

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