Chapter 1.02
CODE ADOPTION
Sections:
1.02.020 Title – Citations – Reference.
1.02.030 Reference applies to amendments.
1.02.040 Reference to specific ordinances.
1.02.050 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
1.02.060 Ordinances superseded.
1.02.010 Adoption.
Pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.21.130 and 35.21.500 through 35.21.570, the city council hereby adopts the Rock Island Municipal Code as contained in that certain copy compiled, edited and published by Code Publishing, Seattle, Washington, on file in the office of the city clerk, and any subsequent amendments thereto, as the official code of the city of Rock Island. (Ord. 2000-052 § 1; Ord. 96-013 § 1).
1.02.020 Title – Citations – Reference.
This code shall be known as the “Rock Island Municipal Code” and it shall be sufficient to refer to the code as the “city code,” the “municipal code,” or the “RIMC” in any prosecution for the violation of any provision thereof or in any proceeding at law or equity. It shall be sufficient to designate any ordinance adding to, amending, correcting or repealing all or any part or a portion thereof as an addition to, amendment to, correction or repeal of the Rock Island Municipal Code. Further reference may be had to the titles, chapters, sections and subsections of the Rock Island Municipal Code. Such references shall apply to that numbered title, chapter, section or subsection as it appears in this code. (Ord. 96-013 § 1).
1.02.030 Reference applies to amendments.
Whenever a reference is made to this code as the “Rock Island Municipal Code” or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the city, the reference shall apply to all amendments, corrections and additions heretofore, now or hereafter made. (Ord. 96-013 § 1).
1.02.040 Reference to specific ordinances.
The provisions of this code shall not in any manner affect documents or other matters of record which refer to or are otherwise connected with ordinances which are therein specifically designated by number or otherwise and which are included within this code, but such reference shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within this code. (Ord. 96-013 § 1).
1.02.050 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 shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, nor be construed as a waiver of any license, fee or penalty at the effective date and unpaid under such ordinance, nor be construed as affecting any of the provisions of such ordinance relating to the collecting of any such license, fee or penalty, or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof, nor to affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit in lieu thereof, required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance, and all rights and obligations thereunder appertaining shall continue in full force and effect. (Ord. 96-013 § 1).
1.02.060 Ordinances superseded.
All general ordinances of the city inconsistent with this code are superseded, rather than repealed, and in the event any portion of this code is for any reason found or held to be invalid, the superseded ordinance shall be revitalized and shall prevail. (Ord. 96-013 § 1).
1.02.070 Exclusions.
Every special ordinance of the city, including but not limited to, those governing the following subject matter, whether contained in whole or in part within this code, is excluded from the operation and effect of RIMC 1.02.060 and is not affected by the superseding provisions hereof: Annexations; franchises; naming roads, streets and public places; acquisition or disposal of public property; vacation of streets, alleys or public ways; acceptance of any gift, device, license or other benefit; provided, that the foregoing enumeration of exceptions or exclusions shall not be deemed to be exclusive or exhaustive, it being the intent and purpose to exclude from repeal any and all ordinances not of a general nature. (Ord. 96-013 § 1).
1.02.080 Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. The council declares that it would have passed this code and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases had been declared invalid or unconstitutional, and if for any reason this code or any portion thereof should be declared invalid or unconstitutional, then the original ordinance or ordinances shall be in full force and effect, subject to RIMC 1.02.070. (Ord. 96-013 § 1).