(A) As histories for the code sections, the specific number and passage date of the original ordinance and amending ordinances, if any, are listed following the text of the code section.
Example:
(Ord. 10, passed 5-13-1960; Ord. 15, passed 1-1-1970; Ord. 20, passed 1-1-1980; Ord. 25, passed 1-1-1985)
(B) (1) A statutory cite included in the history indicates that the text of the section reads substantially the same as the statute.
Example:
(Neb. RS 18-132)
(2) A statutory cite set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of the section indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information.
Example:
§ 39.01 PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE.
This municipality shall make available to any person for inspection or copying all public records unless otherwise exempted by state law.
Statutory reference:
Inspection of public records, see Public Act 442 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. §§ 15.231 et seq.
(C) If a section of this code is derived from the prior code of ordinances of the city, the prior code section number shall be indicated in the history by “(1997 Code, § ).” The history notes following sections and the references scattered throughout the code are not part of the code, but are merely for the benefit for the user of the code.