SECTION 2.19. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE - CODIFICATION.

   Council may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt ordinances and codes prepared by the State or any department, board, agency or political subdivision of the State, or any standard or model code or ordinance prepared by a public or private organization, pertaining to such subjects as the Council may determine to be appropriate for adoption by reference, by incorporation by reference. Subsequent amendments or changes to codes or ordinances adopted by reference may also be adopted by incorporation by reference.

   The Council may revise, codify, recodify, and publish the ordinances and resolutions in book or code form. Codifications and recodifications may contain new matter therein. Notice of the proposed codification, recodification or publication of ordinances and resolutions in book or code form shall be published as provided in Section 2.17 in the City at least seven days prior to its final approval and no other publication thereof shall be required.

(Amended 11-6-01)