A. Adoption Of Regulations: Regulations proposed by adoption by the board shall be in writing. In adopting a regulation, the board shall take the following actions in the listed order:
1. File said proposed regulations with the city clerk.
2. Publish notice of intent to adopt the regulation of the time and place of a public hearing thereon, including then a description of the regulation and its proposed effective date, and stating that it is on file with the city clerk.
3. Notify the city council of the proposed effective date of the regulation and provide a copy thereof to the city council for its review.
4. Hold a public hearing on the proposed regulation; and
5. Adopt the regulation by board resolution and cause the city clerk to publish it prior to its effective date as provided by Iowa Code section 362.5.
B. Time Of Adoption: Except in case of an emergency requiring prompt action by the board, the adoption of a regulation shall occur at a regular board meeting following the regular meeting at which the public hearing on the regulation is held. If, upon its review of a proposed regulation, the city council determines that such regulation is inconsistent with the provisions of this code, or is inconsistent with any applicable state or federal law or regulation, or is otherwise objectionable, the city council may so declare by resolution, and in that event the proposed regulation shall not be published and shall not take effect. Regulations adopted by the board shall be effective upon their publication.
C. Legal Effect Of Board Regulations: Regulations adopted by the board shall have the effect of law. Any person who fails to perform an action required by such regulations, or commits an act prohibited by such regulations, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided by section 1-3-1 of this code, or shall be guilty of a municipal infraction punishable as provided by subsection 1-3-2C of this code. (Ord. 4400, 12-13-1999; amd. 2001 Code)