Ordinances raising revenue, those appropriating money for current operations, those directing an election or a question to the electorate, and those declared to be emergency ordinances as provided in Section 2.16 of this Charter shall be effective upon passage and publication. All other ordinances shall take effect on the twentieth (20th) day following publication in order to afford an opportunity during that period for the filing of referendum petitions thereon.
(Amended, eff. 12-30-93)