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Richmond council adopts new Code of Ordinances
Summary
The Richmond City Council unanimously adopted Bill No. 26-01 on Jan. 27, 2026, enacting a new Code of Ordinances for the city. Councilors voted 7-0 to approve first and second readings and to adopt the ordinance.
The Richmond City Council unanimously adopted a new Code of Ordinances on Jan. 27, 2026, approving Bill No. 26-01 after first and second readings and a separate motion to adopt the ordinance.
Councilor Ron Peterson moved for first and second reading of Bill No. 26-01, described in the agenda as "an ordinance adopting and enacting a new Code of Ordinances of the City of Richmond, County of Ray, State of Missouri," and the motion passed on a roll-call vote recorded as AYES: Peterson, Hardwick, Bond, Guy, Williams, Paige and Brash. Peterson then moved to adopt the bill into ordinance; the adoption carried on the same 7-0 roll-call outcome.
The ordinance replaces prior local ordinances not expressly retained in the new code and sets a procedure for future amendments and penalties for violations. The council record shows no public comment opposing the measure and no amendments were offered during the meeting.
The adoption resolves an administrative housekeeping task intended to consolidate and codify the city's ordinances. The council did not request additional review or defer action; the ordinance was enacted during the meeting.
