115.47 COUNCIL ACTION TO BE BY ORDINANCE.

   In the following enumerated cases, the action of Council shall be by ordinance:

   (a)   Levying taxes or providing for the collection of fees of any kind;

   (b)   Requiring a license to do business;

   (c)   Relating to offenses and penalties;

   (d)   Authorizing the issuance of bonds or other forms of indebtedness;

   (e)   Providing for a public improvement;

   (f)   Providing for the purchase of private property by the City or for the sale of property belonging to the City;

   (g)   Laying out or vacating a public street, alley or way;

   (h)   Relating to zoning;

   (i)   Granting franchises to public utilities; jurisdiction; and

   (j)   When otherwise required by law. (1970 Code Sec. 2-53)