I. HOW TO USE THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE

This code is organized to make the laws of the city as accessible as possible to city officials, city employees and private citizens. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with some of the important elements of this code.

Numbering System. The numbering system is the backbone of a code of ordinances; American Legal Publishing uses a unique and versatile numbering structure that allows for easy expansion and amendment of this code. It is based on three tiers, beginning with title, then chapter, and ending with section. Each part is represented in the code section number. For example, Section 2.040.010 is Section .010, in Chapter 2.04 of Title 2.

Title. A title is a broad category under which ordinances on a related subject are compiled. For example, the first title is Title 1, General Provisions, which may contain ordinances about the general penalty, code adoption and definitions. The titles in this code are separated by tabbed divider pages for quick reference. Some titles are Reserved for later use.

Chapter. Chapters deal with more specific subjects, and are often derived from one ordinance. All of the chapters on a related subject are grouped in one title. The chapters are numbered so that new chapters which should logically be placed near certain existing chapters can be added at a later time without renumbering existing material. For example, Chapter 2.06, City Manager, can be added between 2.04, City Council, and Chapter 2.08, City Attorney.

Section. Each section of the code contains substantive ordinance material. The sections are numbered by "tens" to allow for expansion of the code without renumbering.

Table of Contents. There are many tables of contents in this code to assist in locating specific information. At the beginning of the code is the main table of contents listing each title. In addition, each title and chapter has its own table of contents listing the chapters and sections, respectively.

Ordinance History Note. At the end of each code section, you will find an "ordinance history note," which lists the underlying ordinances for that section. The ordinances are listed by number, section (if applicable) and year (example: [Ord. No. 332, Section 1, adopted 5/27/97.]). The notation "(part)" is used when the code section contains only part of the ordinance (or section of the ordinance) specified; this indicates that there are other areas of the code affected by the same ordinance (or section of the ordinance).

References to Ordinances Table. To find a specific ordinance in the Code, turn to the section called "Tables" for the References to Ordinances. This table tells you the status of ordinances included in the Code beginning with Ordinance 415. The table is organized by ordinance number and provides the disposition of the ordinance. If the ordinance is codified, the Code section will be indicated. (Example: 2.04.060.) When an ordinance is repealed, the disposition will be changed to "(Repealed by Ord….)" with the appropriate ordinance number.

Statutory References. The statutory references direct the code user to those portions of the state statues that are applicable to the laws of the municipality.

Index. An index to the Code is located at the back of the code book.

Instruction Sheet. Each supplement to the new Code will be accompanied by an Instruction Sheet. This guide will list the pages that must be pulled from the Code and the new pages that must be inserted. Following these instructions carefully will assure that the Code is kept accurate and current.