A. Existing Ordinances: The ordinances contained in this code, so far as the provisions are the same in effect as those of previously existing ordinances, shall be construed as continuations thereof; but subject to the limitations and provisions of this code. (1959 Code § 1-1-1; amd. 2003 Code)
B. Effect: The repeal of ordinances as provided herein shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any penalty incurred, nor any action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed, nor the tenure of office of any person holding office at the time when they take effect; nor shall the repeal of any ordinance thereby have the effect of reviving any ordinance therefor repealed or superseded. (1959 Code § 1-1-2)
C. Repeal; Exceptions: All general ordinances of the city passed prior to the adoption of this code are hereby repealed, except such as are included in this code or are by necessary implication herein reserved from repeal (subject to the saving clauses contained in the following sections), and excluding the following ordinances which are not hereby repealed: tax levy ordinances; appropriation ordinances; ordinances relating to boundaries and annexations; franchise ordinances and other ordinances granting special rights to persons or corporations; contract ordinances and ordinances authorizing the execution of a contract or the issuance of warrants; salary ordinances; ordinances establishing, naming or vacating streets, alleys or other public places; improvement ordinances; bond ordinances; ordinances relating to elections; ordinances relating to the transfer or acceptance of real estate by or from the city; and all special ordinances. (1959 Code § 1-1-1; amd. 2003 Code)