In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordinance, they shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity, and general welfare. It is not intended by this ordinance to interfere with or abrogate or annul any ordinance, rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued, and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this ordinance, or which shall be adopted or issued, pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises and likewise not in conflict with this ordinance; nor is it intended by this ordinance to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties not in conflict with this ordinance.

If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

The Zoning Ordinance of Effingham County, Georgia, enacted and ordained on August 5, 1975 and October 6, 1981 are specifically repealed and all other ordinances or parts thereof which are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Revisions.

Enacted and ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Effingham County on April 6, 1999.

 PHILLIP E. KING     
Chairman

ATTEST:

SANDRA ANDREWS     
County Clerk