Municipal Codes — Branch County
At a Glance
| County | Branch County, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Population | 44,862 |
| Municipalities | 5 |
| Michigan Statutes | Michigan Statutes |
Legal Framework
Branch County and its municipalities are governed by layered law, from most specific to broadest:
- Municipal ordinances — each town, city, or village within Branch County publishes its own code. See the town pages under Branch County for municipality-specific codes.
- County ordinances — published by the Branch County Board of County Commissioners. Contact the County Clerk for the current code.
- State statutes — Michigan Statutes (Michigan)
- Federal code — U.S. Code · Code of Federal Regulations
How to Find a Specific Code
To find the code that applies to a specific address or situation, start with the most specific layer and work outward:
- Check the municipal code for the town, city, or village where the address is located.
- If the address is in an unincorporated area, the county code (Branch County ordinances) applies directly.
- State statutes (Michigan) govern matters not covered by local code.
- Federal code applies everywhere within the United States.
References
- Michigan Statutes — https://www.legislature.mi.gov/mileg.aspx?page=ChapterIndex
- U.S. Code — uscode.house.gov
- Code of Federal Regulations — ecfr.gov