Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
El Centro Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · El Centro
Sec. 1-1. - How Code designated and cited.¶
Sec. 1-2. - Construction of Code, etc., generally.¶
Sec. 1-3. - Definitions and rules of construction.¶
Sec. 1-4. - Parenthetical and reference matter.¶
Sec. 1-5. - Provisions considered as continuations of existing ordinances.¶
Sec. 1-6. - Severability of parts of Code.¶
Sec. 1-7. - Catchlines of sections.¶
Sec. 1-8. - Headings of chapters, etc.¶
Sec. 1-9. - Effect of repeal of ordinances.¶
Sec. 1-10. - Distribution of Code.¶
Sec. 1-11. - Altering Code.¶
Sec. 1-12. - General penalty; continuing violations.¶
Sec. 1-13. - Penalty not exclusive.¶
Sec. 1-14. - Judicial review.¶
Sec. 1-16. - Notice to appear in court.¶
Sec. 1-17. - Failure to appear in court or post bail.¶
Sec. 1-18. - Warrant for arrest for failure to appear.¶
Sec. 1-19. - Sources of penal procedure.¶
Sec. 1-20. - Bail officer.¶
Sec. 1-21. - Giving of notices—Generally.¶
Sec. 1-22. - Same—Proof of giving.¶
Sec. 1-23. - Code violation as nuisance.¶
Sec. 1-24. - City seal and insignia.¶
Sec. 1-25. - Correction of code errors.¶
Sec. 1-26. - Powers of arrest.¶
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