Sec. 1-7. - Effect of repeal or amendment of ordinances.

(a)

The repeal or amendment of an ordinance shall not revive any ordinances in force before or at the time the ordinance repealed or amended took effect, or the obligation of any contract entered into under the prior ordinance.

(b)

The repeal or amendment of an ordinance shall not affect any punishment or penalty incurred before the repeal or amendment took effect, or any suit, prosecution or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal or amendment, for an offense committed or a cause of action arising under the repealed or amended ordinance.

(Code 1981, § 1-003)