Whenever the regulations of this Ordinance impose higher standards or more restrictive regulations, or otherwise establishes requirements exceeding those of, in or under any other statute, the requirement of this Ordinance shall govern. Conversely, whenever the provisions of any other statute impose higher standards or more restrictive regulations, or otherwise establishes requirements exceeding those of this Ordinance, the provisions of such other statute shall govern.

Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, which is not specifically declared to be invalid or unconstitutional.

Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction, size or designed use of any building or structure, or part thereof, for which there is a valid outstanding building permit on the date of passage of this Ordinance and/or amendment. However, any further construction or use shall be in conformance with this Ordinance.

This Ordinance, and any and all amendments thereto, shall take effect and be in force immediately upon adoption by the City Council of the City of Center Point.