CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL AND FINANCE

ARTICLE 1
ADMINISTRATION

PART 1 CITY CODE, TITLE AND ORGANIZATION; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION 1

SECTION:

1.1.101: Title

1.1.102: Numbering System

1.1.103: Acceptance Of Code

1.1.104: Rules Of Construction

1.1.105: Computation Of Time

1.1.106: Definitions

1.1.107: Severability Of Parts Of Code

1.1.108: Effect Of Repeal Of Ordinances

1.1.109: Special Ordinances

1.1.110: Offenses Punishable Under Different Ordinances, Election To Proceed

1.1.111: Statutes Of The State Of Colorado Superseded

1.1.112: Specific Statutes Superseded And Inapplicable

1.1.113: Corporate Seal

1.1.114: Official City Newspaper

 

Notes

1	1. Prior ordinance history: 1958 Code §1-9; Ord. 210; Ord. 730; Ord. 2448; 1968 Code §§1-85, 1-86, 1-87, 1-88, 1-89, 1-90, 1-91, 1-92, 1-103, 1-105; 1980 Code; Ord. 84-159; Ord. 86-23; Ord. 87-95; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-14.

1.1.101: TITLE:

The ordinances contained in these chapters shall constitute and shall be designated in its entirety the CODE OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS 2001, AS AMENDED and may be cited as "the Colorado Springs City Code" or "the City Code" 1 . The adoption of this Code or any of its portions shall not affect the continuing validity of prior ordinances of the City with which this Code is not in conflict. (Ord. 11-18)

 

Notes

1	2. See City Charter section 3-130.

1.1.102: NUMBERING SYSTEM:

   A.   Each section number shall consist of three (3) component parts separated by a period. The first figure shall refer to the chapter number, the second figure shall refer to the article number and the third figure shall refer to the part and individual section number within the part.

   B.   Any reference made to the number of any section shall be understood to refer to the position of the section under the appropriate chapter and article heading, and to the general penalty clause, as well as the section itself, when reference is made to this Code by title in any legal document.

   C.   Citation of this Code using hyphens to separate the component parts of a section number shall be legally equivalent to section numbers using periods. (Ord. 11-18)

1.1.103: ACCEPTANCE OF CODE:

This Code, as presented in printed form, shall be received without further proof in all courts, whether State or Federal, and in all administrative tribunals of this State as the ordinances of general and permanent effect of the City 1 . (Ord. 11-18)

 

Notes

1	1. See City Charter section 3-130.

1.1.104: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION:

In the construction of phrases and terms used in this Code, the following rules shall be observed unless excluded by express provision or inconsistent with the intent of the City Council:

   A.   All general terms, phrases and expressions shall be liberally construed in order that the true meaning and intent of the City Council may be implemented.

   B.   Words in the present tense include the future tense.

   C.   Words importing the singular may include the plural, extending to several persons and things, and words importing the plural number may include the singular.

   D.   Words importing the masculine or female gender may be applied to the opposite gender as well, and to associations and bodies corporate as well as individuals.

   E.   Titles, catchlines, captions, historical notes and source notes are intended as aids in reference and shall not be deemed to be part of this Code or any component ordinance.

   F.   References to authority granted to a specific position, appointee, manager, officer, agent or similar person shall be deemed to include that person's authorized designee(s). (Ord. 11-18)

1.1.105: COMPUTATION OF TIME:

   A.   In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed for the transaction of business within a City office, including, but not limited to, the filing of papers, notices, applying for licenses or permits or similar transactions, the time shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day. If however, the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be excluded and the time prescribed or allowed shall conclude on the next business day.

   B.   For the purposes of this section, "Legal Holiday" includes: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents' Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; the day after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day and any other holiday declared by the Mayor. (Ord. 11-18)