The provisions of this chapter are substantially the same as those originally set forth in Ordinance No. 674, as adopted in 1992, and Ordinance No. 698, as adopted in 1993. Therefore, this chapter is to be construed as a restatement and continuation of these earlier ordinances, as previously codified, and not as a new enactment. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be interpreted or enforced in such a manner as to constitute an increase in the tax imposed by these Ordinance No. 674 or Ordinance No. 698.
(Ord. 788 § 11 (part), 1999)