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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 02
Chapter 02.02
Section 02.02.160
 

Title 02 Council and Legislation

Chapter 02.02 Initiative and Referendum

Section 02.02.160 Council Action on Referendum Petition
  1. If the petition has sufficient signatures and has been filed before the subject ordinance has taken effect, the city council sets a date for hearing on the matter of the petition. The hearing is held within two weeks following filing of the report by the city clerk, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
  1. Upon the hearing the city council determines whether:
    1. to approve the petition and repeal the ordinance; or
    1. to accept the petition but decline to repeal the ordinance or parts thereof and direct the city clerk to validate the signatures on the petition in accordance with the procedures set forth in SMC 2.02.090.

Date Passed: Monday, April 30, 2012

Effective Date: Friday, June 15, 2012

ORD C34855 Section 14