Chapter 1.01
CODE ADOPTION
Sections:
1.01.020 Title – Citation – Reference.
1.01.030 Codification authority.
1.01.040 Ordinances passed prior to adoption of the code.
1.01.050 Reference applies to all amendments.
1.01.060 Title, chapter, and section headings.
1.01.070 Reference to specific ordinances.
1.01.080 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
1.01.010 Adoption.
The “Sequim Municipal Code” was adopted in 1987 pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.21.130 and 35.21.500 through 35.21.570, and is compiled, edited, and published on behalf of the city of Sequim by Code Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 98-003 § 1; Ord. 514 § 1, 1987)
1.01.020 Title – Citation – Reference.
The “Sequim Municipal Code” may also be cited or referred to as the “municipal code” or “city code” or “SMC,” including in any prosecution for the violation of its provisions or in any proceeding at law or equity. It is sufficient to designate any ordinance adding to, amending, correcting, or repealing all or any part or portion of the code as an addition to, amendment to, correction, or repeal of the “Sequim Municipal Code.” Further reference may be had to the titles, chapters, sections, and subsections of the “Sequim Municipal Code” and such reference applies to that numbered title, chapter, section, or subsection as it appears in the code. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 2, 1987)
1.01.030 Codification authority.
This code consists of all the regulatory and penal ordinances and certain of the administrative ordinances of the city of Sequim, Washington, codified pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.21.130 and 35.21.500 through 35.21.570. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 3, 1987)
1.01.040 Ordinances passed prior to adoption of the code.
The last ordinance included in the initial code was Ordinance 510, passed January 7, 1987. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 4, 1987)
1.01.050 Reference applies to all amendments.
Whenever a reference is made to this code as the “Sequim Municipal Code,” “city code,” or “SMC,” or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the city of Sequim, Washington, the reference applies to all amendments, corrections, and additions made before, as of, or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 5, 1987)
1.01.060 Title, chapter, and section headings.
Title, chapter, and section headings contained in this code do not govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of any title, chapter, or section of this code. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 6, 1987)
1.01.070 Reference to specific ordinances.
The provisions of this code do not in any manner affect matters of record which refer to, or are otherwise connected with, ordinances which are specifically designated by number or otherwise and included within the code. However, such reference will apply to the corresponding provisions contained within this code. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 7, 1987)
1.01.080 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
Neither the adoption of this code nor the repeal or amendment of any ordinance or part or portion of any ordinance of the city of Sequim will in any manner affect the following:
A. Prosecutions for violations committed prior to the effective date of the change;
B. Any license, fee, or penalty due and unpaid at that effective date;
C. Collection of any license, fee, or penalty, or the penal provisions applicable to any code violation;
D. The validity of any bond or cash deposit in lieu thereof required to be posted, filed, or deposited pursuant to any ordinance. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 8, 1987)
1.01.090 Effective date.
This code became effective on the date Ordinance 514 adopting the “Sequim Municipal Code” became effective (May 6, 1987). (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 9, 1987)
1.01.100 Constitutionality.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. (Ord. 2024-001 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 514 § 10, 1987)