(A) Nothing in this code or the ordinance adopting this code shall be construed to repeal or otherwise affect the validity of any of the following:
(1) Any ordinance promising or guaranteeing the payment of money for the city, or authorizing the issuance of any bonds of the city, or any evidence of the city’s indebtedness;
(2) Any appropriation ordinance or ordinance providing for the levy of taxes or for an annual budget;
(3) Any ordinance creating specific sewer and paving districts and other local improvement districts or otherwise relating to specific local improvements and special assessments therefor;
(4) Any ordinance calling or otherwise relating to specific elections;
(5) Any ordinance annexing territory to the city or excluding territory as a part of the city;
(6) Any ordinance granting any franchise, permit, or other right;
(7) Any ordinance accepting the beneficial interest in any trust created by a trust indenture;
(8) Any ordinance creating a trust or relating thereto;
(9) Any ordinance approving, authorizing, or otherwise relating to any contract, agreement, lease, deed, or other instrument;
(10) Any ordinance regarding subdivision, zoning, land use, or any rezoning ordinance;
(11) Any ordinance regarding fees, deposits, rates, or charges levied by the city; and
(12) Any ordinance regarding compensation, benefits, retirement programs, and personnel policies regarding officers and employees.
(B) All such ordinances are hereby recognized as continuing in full force and effect to the same extent as if set out at length herein.
(Prior Code, § 1-7)