(A) As histories for the code sections, the specific number and passage date of the original ordinance and any and all 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) If a statutory cite is included in the history, located in parentheses immediately following a division or section of this code, this indicates that the text of the division or section is substantially equivalent to the statutory provision.
Example: (R.C. § 4511.02)
(C) If a statutory cite is set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of a section, this indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information.
Example:
§ 30.08 PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE.
Unless otherwise exempted by state law, all public records shall be promptly prepared and made available for inspection to any person.
Statutory reference:
Public records, see R.C. § 149.43
(1997 Code, § 10.16)
(D) If a section of this code is derived from the 1997 code of ordinances of the village, 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.