(1)

This chapter and the various articles, sections, paragraphs, and clauses are hereby declared to be severable.

(2)

If any article, section, paragraph or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, it is hereby provided that the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 12.00.00)

All other previously adopted ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this chapter shall, to the extent of such conflict, be considered repealed at such time as this chapter becomes legally effective.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 12.01.00)

In interpreting the provisions of this chapter, they shall be considered the minimum requirements to preserve public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare of the community as a whole.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 12.02.00)

In applying the provisions of this chapter, it is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any ordinances, rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued that are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter provided, however, that where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than is required by existing ordinances, rules, control; nor is it intended by this chapter to interfere, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants of agreements between parties provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of land or structures than such easements, covenants or agreements than the provisions of this chapter shall control.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 12.03.00)