Municode
The Nation's Most Trusted Codifier.
Overview
Municode, now part of CivicPlus, is the largest codifier of municipal law in the United States. They specialize in taking a local government's ordinances, including zoning codes, and organizing them into a searchable, legally-defensible code of ordinances. Their platform provides online access to these codes for both municipal staff and the public, and they offer specialized solutions for zoning and land use that integrate with GIS maps.
✨ Key Features
- Municipal Code Codification
- Online, Searchable Code Hosting (MunicodeNEXT)
- Zoning & Land Use Platform
- GIS Integration for Zoning Maps
- Ordinance Supplementation Services
- Self-Publishing Software
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Largest market share and longest history in the industry
- Advanced online platform with superior search and usability
- Integration with the broader CivicPlus suite of government technology
Unique Value: Provides local governments with a reliable, legally-defensible, and user-friendly way to manage and publish their official codes and ordinances.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Serves over 4,000 local governments across the United States.
- Provides the foundational legal text for zoning that many other analytics platforms consume.
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Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Private sector development feasibility analysis
- Property acquisition and brokerage
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more robust and feature-rich online platform compared to other codifiers, enhancing transparency and accessibility for government staff and citizens.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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