The repeal of any ordinance or resolution shall not be construed to revive any other ordinance or resolution which has been repealed, unless it is clearly expressed.
(Sec. 1-4.1, R.C.O. 1976)
The repeal of an ordinance or resolution is either express or implied. It is express when it is literally declared by a subsequent ordinance or resolution; it is implied when the new ordinance or resolution contains provisions contrary to, or irreconcilable with, those of the former ordinance or resolution.
(Sec. 1-4.2, R.C.O. 1976)
The repeal of any ordinance or resolution shall in no case affect any act done, or any right accruing, acquired or established, or any suit or proceeding had or commenced in any civil case, before the time when the repeal shall take effect.
(Sec. 1-4.3, R.C.O. 1976)
No suit or prosecution pending at the time of the repeal of any ordinance or resolution, for any offense committed, or for the recovery of any penalty or forfeiture incurred under the ordinance or resolution so repealed, shall be affected by that repeal.
(Sec. 1-4.4, R.C.O. 1976)