(A) As histories for the code sections, the specific number and passage date of the original ordinance, and the most recent three amending ordinances, if any, are listed following the text of the code section. Example: (Ord. 10, passed 5-13-60; Am. Ord. 15, passed 1-1-70; Am. Ord. 20, passed 1-1-80; Am. Ord. 25, passed 1-1-85)
(B) (1) If a G.S. cite is included in the history, this indicates that the text of the section reads substantially the same as the statute.
Example: (G.S. § 160A-69) (Ord. 10, passed 1-17-80; Am. Ord. 20, passed 1-1-85).
(2) If a statutory cite is set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of the section, this indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information.
Example:
§ 31.10 MAYOR.
The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the legislative body.
(Ord. 10, passed 1-1-80)
Statutory reference:
For the powers and duties of the Mayor, see G.S. § 160A-67
(C) If a section of this code is derived from the previous code of ordinances of the city published in 1984 and subsequently amended, the 1984 code section number shall be indicated in the history by “('84 Code, § ).”