Ordinance

Town ordinances are a new feature in, in which the player can select the "type" of town they will live in. Each ordinance comes with its own benefits, including the unlocking of public works projects. A town's ordinance may be changed for 20,000 bells.

Keep Your Town Beautiful

 * Prevents flowers from wilting.
 * Weeds and cockroaches are less likely to appear.

Early Bird

 * Shops open at earlier hours.
 * Villagers will be awake sooner.

Night Owl

 * Shops close at later hours.
 * Villagers will be awake longer.

Bell Boom

 * More bells will be received for recycling items.
 * More medals can be won on the island.
 * However, items also sell for more.