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(a) All ordinances passed subsequent to this code of ordinances which amend, repeal or in any way affect this code of ordinances, may be numbered in accordance with the numbering system of this code and printed for inclusion herein. In the case of repealed chapters, sections and subsections or any part thereof, by subsequent ordinances, such repealed portions may be excluded from the code by omission from reprinted pages affected thereby. The subsequent ordinances as numbered and printed, or omitted, in the case of repeal, shall be prima facie evidence of subsequent ordinances until a time that this code of ordinances and subsequent ordinances numbered or omitted are readopted as a new code of ordinances by the Council.
(b) Amendments to any of the provisions of this code may be made by amending these provisions by specific reference to the section number of this code in the following or similar language: "That section ____________ of the Code of Ordinances, Town of Knightdale, is hereby amended to read as follows: ____________ ." The new provisions shall then be set out in full as desired.
(c) In the event a new section not heretofore existing in the code is to be added, the following or similar language may be used: "That the Code of Ordinances, Town of Knightdale is hereby amended by adding a section to be numbered ____________ , which section reads as follows: ____________ ." The new provisions shall then be set out in full as desired.
No person shall tear or deface any of the Town ordinances.
Cross reference— Penalty, see 10.99.
(a) In accordance with G.S. 160A-175, each ordinance contained herein will include a specification if it may be enforced as a misdemeanor. An ordinance may provide by express statement that the maximum fine or term of imprisonment to be imposed for its violation shall be some figure or number of days less than the maximum penalties prescribed by G.S. 14-4.
(b) An ordinance contained herein may provide for its enforcement by other remedies, as authorized in G.S. 160A-175, including the imposition of civil fines, the ordering of specific equitable relief, including injunctions, or a combination of remedies. In addition, any ordinance contained herein may be enforced by an appropriate equitable remedy issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) An ordinance may provide, when appropriate, that each day's continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord. 20-12-16-003, 12-16-20; Ord. No. 24-11-20-001, 11-20-24)