Chapter 1.2 Authority of the Municipal Code

1.2.10 Purpose of this Chapter

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the authority of the Municipal Code and the City’s regulations, ordinances, and administrative procedures contained herein.

1.2.20 Title and References

This Municipal Code shall be known as the La Habra Heights Municipal Code. This La Habra Heights Municipal Code may also be referred to hereinafter as the Municipal Code or the Code.

1.2.30 Effective Date

The provisions of this Municipal Code shall take effect upon the date of its adoption by the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights.

1.2.40 Effect of Code on Past Actions and Obligations

The adoption of the Municipal Code shall not affect any of the following:

A.    Municipal Code’s Effect on Prosecution. The adoption of this Municipal Code shall not effect the prosecution of any violations of ordinances that were committed prior to the date of this Code’s adoption.

B.    Municipal Code is Not a Waiver. This Municipal Code shall not be construed as a waiver of any license or penalty or other provisions of any other ordinance.

C.    Municipal Code’s Effect on Other Ordinances. The adoption of this Municipal Code shall not be construed as affecting any provisions of other ordinances related to the collection of any license, penalty, or fee. The adoption of this Municipal Code shall not be construed as affecting the provisions applicable to any violation of any other ordinance.

D.    Municipal Code’s Effect on Cash Deposits. The adoption of this Municipal Code shall not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit that is required pursuant to any other ordinance.

1.2.50 References to Specific Ordinances

This Municipal Code shall not affect deposits, notices, signs, warnings or other matters of record that refer to, or are connected with, ordinances that are specifically designated by number. Any such references shall apply to the corresponding provisions established in this Municipal Code.

1.2.60 Severability and Validity of this Code

If any portion of this Municipal Code is legally determined to be invalid or unconstitutional, any such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Municipal Code.