Municode Codification Software

municode.com
Legal Tech
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Deliver your code of ordinances via web, mobile, and print with CivicPlus® Municode Codification

How to Replace Municode Codification Software

Overview

Municode Codification and Online Code Hosting Software by CivicPlus enables municipalities to manage, publish, and host their codes of ordinances with industry-leading codification, recodification, supplementation, and republication services. The platform provides an intuitive, searchable online interface accessible via web, mobile, and print, with features for automatic posting of new ordinances, comprehensive archiving, and integration with agenda and meeting management processes.

Features

22 features across 14 categories

Analytics & Reporting(1)

Code History Tracking

Enable staff and residents to view the entire history of their code through comprehensive archival system

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Archival(1)

CodeBank Comprehensive Archive

Each time your code is updated online, creates a permanent archive of the previous version to see how your code has evolved over the years

Change Tracking(1)

CodeBank Compare

See new and modified badges in the table of contents to indicate changes as you browse, with Compare Versions button to compare sections and see what has been updated

Core Service(4)

Codification ServicesPremium

Consolidate legislation into a logical and sequential code of ordinances with 99.99% accuracy rate, ensuring freedom from grammatical errors and conflicts

Recodification ServicesPremium

Reorganize and restructure existing municipal codes with legal expertise and high accuracy standards

Republication ServicesPremium

Republish your code with optimized presentation and optional partnership with ViewPro for complex zoning needs

Supplementation ServicesPremium

Choose from full-service or self-publishing software options to supplement your code with optional annual fee allowing unlimited supplementation

Document Management(2)

OrdBank

Store, search, and link original ordinances anywhere in your code, easily accessing ordinances and saving time and money

Public Document Archival Tool

Public documents are uploaded and converted to PDF, auto-indexed for searchability, and immediately ready for browsing by residents and staff

Integration(3)

Agenda & Meeting Management IntegrationPremium

Experience immediate code updates to the public and unparalleled transparency benefits with integration between Agenda, Meetings and Codification

GIS IntegrationPremium

GIS integrations for advanced mapping and zoning capabilities

Website IntegrationPremium

Integrate your code of ordinances with your website for seamless navigation and user experience

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Legislation Linking(1)

OrdLink

Enhancement to OrdBank that links newly adopted legislation to the affected section and alerts staff and residents as ordinances are adopted

Notifications(1)

Code Notification Updates

Staff and residents can sign up for notifications when laws are updated, works in tandem with CodeBank Compare to notify users via email of online code changes

Also in: Jira Service Management, Juro, Smartsheet

Platform(2)

Multi-Device Access

Access code of ordinances on any device including web, mobile, and print formats

Online Code HostingPremium

Host and deliver municipal codes via web, mobile, and print with intuitive and searchable online platform

Publishing(2)

Real-Time Ordinance Publishing

Automatically post new or amended ordinances to the public within minutes of the legislation passing

Self-Publishing SoftwarePremium

Maintain total control of your code and update materials instantly and as often as needed for an annual fee

Search & Research(1)

Municipal Law Research Tool

Designed for attorneys, planners, developers, and clerks to access the most extensive municipal code library and search all codes and ordinances hosted by Municode

Service Model(1)

Full-Service vs Self-Service OptionsPremium

Choose from full-service codification or self-publishing software options with flexible annual or per-page rate options

Specialized Tools(1)

Land Use & Zoning SolutionsPremium

Innovative solutions with exclusive partnership with ViewPro, enCodePLUS, and GIS integrations for complex zoning needs

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Municode Codification Software. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Municode Codification Software alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 22 features.

Buy Municode Codification Software

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Municode Codification Software saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

Agenda and Meeting ManagementenCodePLUSGIS IntegrationsMunicipal WebsitesViewPro