This chapter will be effective 30 days after the date of adoption unless, within 30 days after the adoption of this chapter, the City Clerk receives a petition, signed by a number of qualified electors residing in the unincorporated area of the City equal to not less than 10% of the total number of votes cast in that area for all candidates for the office of governor at the most recent general election for that office, requesting the City Council to submit the chapter to the electors of the area for approval or rejection at the next primary or general election occurring at least 75 days after the Board receives the petition, as provided for in Ohio R.C. 731.28 to 731.40.
(Ord. 399-04. Passed 2-7-05.)