§ 5.02. Emergency ordinances  


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  • Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing section, the city council may enact emergency ordinances to meet serious public emergencies affecting the welfare of the city or its residents. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced as prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance, and the conditions constituting such emergency shall be stated therein. Emergency ordinances may be adopted, with or without amendment, at the first reading. No emergency ordinance shall enact a land development regulation, enact or amend a land-use plan, or rezone private real property. Emergency ordinances shall expire 120 days after enactment unless sooner specified therein.

(Ord. No. 1019, § 1, 11-3-09)