No ordinance shall be passed, except by a bill that must pass three readings on separate days and within two years of its introduction. If a bill fails to pass third reading within the two-year period, it shall be deemed filed.
(Sec. 1-2.4, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 1, Art. 2, § 1-2.4) (Am. Ord. 96-58)