SECTION 2.16. Permissive Referendum; Effective Date of Ordinances.
   Be it further enacted, That every ordinance shall be subject to permissive referendum as provided in Article XI of this Act. Every ordinance, unless it shall specify another date, shall become effective at the expiration of fourteen (14) days following final passage, or, if the ordinance be submitted at a referendum election, then upon a favorable vote of a majority of those voting thereon except as otherwise expressly provided by this Act.