A. All general ordinances of the town passed prior to the adoption of this town code are hereby repealed, except such as are included in this town code or are by necessary implication herein reserved from repeal (subject to the saving clauses contained in the following sections), and excluding the following ordinances which are not hereby repealed: tax levy ordinances; appropriation ordinances; ordinances relating to boundaries, annexations and dedications; franchise ordinances and other ordinances granting special rights to persons or corporations; any ordinances authorizing, ratifying, confirming, approving or accepting any compact or contract with any other municipality, the state of Arizona or any county or subdivision thereof, or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof; ordinances authorizing the issuance of warrants; salary ordinances; ordinances establishing, naming or vacating streets, alleys or other public places; improvement ordinances; bond issue ordinances; ordinances relating to elections; ordinances relating to the transfer or acceptance of real estate by or from the town; all special ordinances regarding floodplain management, zoning or garbage collection; and all other special ordinances.
B. The adoption and enactment of this code shall not be construed to repeal or in any way to modify or affect:
1. The running of the statute of limitations in force at the effective date hereof.
2. The continued existence and operation of any department, agency, commission or office heretofore legally established or held.
3. Any bond of any public officer.
4. Any taxes, fees, assessments or other charges incurred or imposed. (1988 Code § 1-9-2; amd. 2004 Code)