TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

   Chapter

      10.   GENERAL CODE CONSTRUCTION; GENERAL PENALTY

CHAPTER 10: GENERAL CODE CONSTRUCTION; GENERAL PENALTY

Section

   10.01   Title of code

   10.02   Interpretation

   10.03   Application to future ordinances

   10.04   Captions

   10.05   Definitions

   10.06   Rules of interpretation

   10.07   Severability

   10.08   Reference to other sections

   10.09   Reference to offices

   10.10   Errors and omissions

   10.11   Official time

   10.12   Reasonable time; computing time

   10.13   Ordinances repealed

   10.14   Ordinances unaffected

   10.15   Effective date of ordinances

   10.16   Repeal or modification of ordinances

   10.17   Ordinances which amend code; effect of new ordinances

   10.18   Section histories; section headings; statutory references

   10.19   Altering code

   10.20   Liability for violations by corporations and other associations

   10.21   Police power extended to city property

   10.22   Supplementation of code

   10.23   Provisions considered as continuations of existing ordinances

   10.24   Official code

   10.99   General penalty

§ 10.01 TITLE OF CODE.

   This codification of ordinances by and for the City of Lincolnton shall be designated as the Code of Ordinances, City of Lincolnton, North Carolina and may be so cited. The code may also be cited Lincolnton Code or city code.

(Prior Code, § 1-1)

§ 10.02 INTERPRETATION.

   Unless otherwise provided herein, or by law or implication required, the same rules of construction, definition and application shall govern the interpretation of this code as those governing the interpretation of state law.

§ 10.03 APPLICATION TO FUTURE ORDINANCES.

   All provisions of Title I compatible with future legislation shall apply to ordinances hereafter adopted amending or supplementing this code unless otherwise specifically provided.

§ 10.04 CAPTIONS.

   Headings and captions used in this code other than the title, chapter and section numbers are employed for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of the text of any section.

(Prior Code, § 1-3)