If sufficient signatures are filed with the Auditor, the Commissioners shall place the ordinance referred to in the referendum petition before the voters of Clallam County at the next regular election, or a special election called by the Board within a period of 240 days of the date of validation of the petitions pursuant to RCW 29.13.010, whichever shall occur first; provided, that at least forty-five (45) days shall have elapsed between the report of the Auditor on the sufficiency of the signatures and the election.

If the majority of those voting on the referendum ratify and approve the ordinance, then it shall become effective ten (10) days after the results of the election are certified.