A. The effect of an ordinance or resolution may not be modified or negated within two (2) years after its effective date if adopted in an initiative election or if adopted after a petition that contains substantially the same measure has been filed.

B. If an ordinance or resolution is repealed in a referendum election or by the council after a petition that contains substantially the same measure has been filed, substantially similar legislation may not be enacted by the council for a period of two (2) years.

C. If an initiative or referendum measure fails to receive voter approval, a new petition application for substantially the same measure may not be filed sooner than six (6) months after the election results are certified. [Ord. 11-13 § 2.]