This repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of the ordinance titled "Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Batavia," and all amendments thereto hereby repealed, prior to the effective date of this chapter.

It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that, if any provision or provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any building or other structure or tract of land is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, or to be inapplicable to any person or situation, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the provision or provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective or the zoning lot, building or other structure or tract of land immediately involved in the controversy. All other provisions of this chapter shall continue to be separately and fully effective, and the application of any such provision to other persons or situations shall not be affected.

Whenever any provisions of this chapter or any other law, ordinance, or resolution of any kind impose overlapping or contradictory regulations over the use of the same land or over the use, location or size of certain buildings or other structures or contain other restrictions covering the same subject matter, the provisions which are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.

In all cases where a zoning permit has previously been lawfully issued for the proposed construction of a new building or other structure, or for an enlargement or alteration of an existing building or other structure which requires the construction or extension of a foundation, and the adoption of this chapter or any amendment thereto would make such new, extended or altered building or structure nonconforming, such construction may nevertheless continue in accordance with said zoning permit, and a certificate of compliance may be issued for such nonconforming building or structure.

This chapter is not intended to abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or any other private agreement.

No provision of this chapter shall be construed to repeal, modify or constitute an alternative to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (hereafter referred to as the Uniform Code). Town residents and other individuals using these zoning regulations should make sure they refer to the Uniform Code and contact the Town of Batavia Code Enforcement Officer in order to determine its applicability to their specific project.