Chapter 1.01
Code Adoption
Sections:
1.01.020 Copies as proof of ordinances.
1.01.030 Adoption of new material.
1.01.040 Title and citation of code.
1.01.050 Purpose of catchlines.
1.01.060 Continuation of ordinances.
1.01.070 Reference applies to amendments.
1.01.010 Adoption of code.
The codification of the ordinances of the city of Montesano of a general, public or permanent nature as contained and set forth in a printed copy thereof on file in the office of the city clerk-controller entitled "Montesano Municipal Code," be and the same is hereby adopted as the official code of the city of Montesano, as provided for by Chapter 97, Laws of 1957, RCW 35.21.500-- 35.21.570. (Ord. 870 §1, 1966).
1.01.020 Copies as proof of ordinances.
As provided for by RCW 35.21.550, copies of such code in published form shall be received without further proof as the ordinances of permanent and general effect of the city of Montesano by all courts and administrative tribunals of this state. (Ord. 870 §2, 1966).
1.01.030 Adoption of new material.
New material shall be adopted by the city council as separate ordinances prior to the inclusion thereof in such codification; provided that any ordinance amending the codification shall set forth in full the section or sections of the codification being amended, and this shall constitute a sufficient compliance with any statutory requirement that no ordinance nor any section thereof shall be revised or amended unless the new ordinance sets forth the revised ordinance or amended section in full. (Ord. 870 §3, 1966).
1.01.040 Title and citation of code.
The codification hereby adopted shall be known as the "Montesano Municipal Code" and may be cited as such. The titles, chapters and sections as set forth in the codification hereby adopted shall be declared to be the titles, chapters and sections by which the provisions of the Montesano Municipal Code may be designated and cited. (Ord. 870 §4, 1966).
1.01.050 Purpose of catchlines.
The catchlines appearing in connection with the titles, chapters and sections of the Montesano Municipal Code are inserted as a matter of convenience and they shall be wholly disregarded by any person, officer, court or other tribunal in construing the terms and provisions of the Montesano Municipal Code. (Ord. 870 §5, 1966).
1.01.060 Continuation of ordinances.
The provisions of the Montesano Municipal Code, insofar as they are substantially the same as ordinances heretofore adopted by the city of Montesano, shall be construed as continuations thereof and not as new enactments. (Ord. 870 §6, 1966).
1.01.070 Reference applies to amendments.
Whenever a reference is made to any portion of the Montesano Municipal Code, or to any ordinances of the city of Montesano, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made. (Ord. 870 §7, 1966).
1.01.090 Savings clause.
Nothing contained in this chapter or in the Montesano Municipal Code adopted herein shall be construed as abating any action now pending under or by virtue of any general ordinance of the city of Montesano herein repealed; or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accrued or to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or as waiving any right of the city under any ordinance or provisions thereof in force at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 870 §9, 1966).
1.01.100 Severability.
Each title, chapter, section and subdivision of a section of the Montesano Municipal Code hereby adopted is declared to be independent of every other title, chapter, section or subdivision of a section, and the invalidity of any title, chapter, section or subdivision of a section of the Montesano Municipal Code herein adopted shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, section or subdivision of a section thereof. (Ord. 870 §10, 1966).
1.01.110 Repeal.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the Montesano Municipal Code adopted by the ordinance codified in this chapter, are hereby repealed. (Ord. 870 §11, 1966).