§ 1.10.040. Contents of ordinance.

A.

Each ordinance should have but one subject, the nature of which shall be clearly expressed in the title. Whenever possible, each ordinance shall be introduced as an amendment to this Code or to an existing ordinance, and in such case, the titles of the sections to be amended shall be included in the ordinance.

B.

An ordinance to enact the provisions of a code or public record theretofore in existence without setting forth such provisions may be adopted by reference but the adopting ordinance shall be published in full. At least three copies of the code or public record shall be filed in the office of the city clerk of the municipality and kept for public use or inspection. A code or public record enacted by reference may be amended in the same manner.

C.

A penalty clause contained in a code or public record shall be set forth in full in the adopting ordinance.

(Ord. NS283, § 1(1-10-4), 2008; Ord. NS320, § 2, 2015)

State law reference

Similar provisions, A.R.S. 9-802; 9-803.