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Graffiti Ordinance
The City Commission adopted an ordinance to provide for the enforcement, removal and prevention of graffiti.

Infill Housing Standards for Single-Family Dwellings
Outline of recent changes to the Decatur zoning ordinance.

Clean Air Ordinance
Overview of the Clean Air Ordinance: On April 19, 2004, the Decatur City Commission passed a Clean Air Ordinance strengthening existing legislation controlling smoking in public buildings and implementing a total ban on smoking, effective April 1, 2005.

Beginning July 1, 2004, any new restaurant opening in the city of Decatur must be totally smoke-free. For existing eating establishments, no smoking will be allowed before 9 p.m. beginning July 1, 2004. After 9 p.m., a smoking section may be provided but it may not exceed 40 percent of the total number of seats in the restaurant.

On April 1, 2005, this limited smoking option for existing businesses will be eliminated and no smoking will be allowed at any time. This eight-month transition period provides a designated smoke-free option for diners prior to 9 p.m. and gives our existing businesses time to adjust to the smoking ban.

Stormwater Ordinances 
Outline of recent changes to the Decatur stormwater ordinance.