Town of Mansfield Ordinances

The Town of Mansfield has various ordinances that impact students living on and off-campus. These can be found at The Town's Website.

Possession of Alcohol by Minors
Under this ordinance, minors are prohibited from possessing any container of alcohol, open or unopened within the Town unless accompanied by or in the presence of his/her parent, guardian, or spouse who is of legal age. The ordinance also prohibits people from hosting an event at which minors are served alcohol, unless the minor is accompanied by or in the presence of his/her parent, guardian or spouse who is of legal age. These restrictions apply to both public and private property, and violations carry a $90 fine.

Possession and Consumption in Public Places (Open Container Ordinance)
This ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcohol, and the possession of open containers or alcohol, in public places such as streets, parks, and parking areas. Violations of the ordinance carry a $90 fine. Town of Mansfield Housing Code

The Town of Mansfield adopted the provisions of the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code to regulate and control the maintenance of residential rental dwelling units within the town. The Department of Building and Housing Inspection ensures compliance by conducting inspections every two years. However, the office will respond to complaints by tenants.

Number of Occupants - Zoning Regulations
No more than 3 unrelated individuals are permitted to reside in the same rental (4 if rental before 2010). The number of bedrooms or total size of the rental does not matter. Violations may result in fines or tenants being removed from the rental. You can view all zoning regulations for Mansfield here.