This code, from and after its effective date, shall contain all of the provisions of a general nature pertaining to the subjects herein enumerated and embraced. All prior ordinances pertaining to the subjects treated by this code shall be deemed repealed from and after the effective date of this code, except as otherwise provided in § 10.14. However, all rights, duties and obligations created or imposed by the repealed ordinances shall continue and exist in all respects as if this code had not been adopted and enacted.
(`87 Code, § 1-9-1)