In interpreting and applying the provisions herein, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with, abrogate, annul or repeal any ordinances, rules or regulations previously adopted, and not in conflict with any of the provisions herein or which shall be adopted, pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises, nor is it intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties, except that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of land, buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by such other provision or such other easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions herein shall control. (Ord. B-39, 1969)

Fees pertaining to petitions for zoning amendments, use permits, certificates of compliance, variations and appeals to the planning and zoning commission and/or board of adjustment and appeals shall be established by action of the city council from time to time. Such fees shall be paid to the city clerk who shall give a receipt therefor, and account for same at regular intervals to the city council. (Ord. B-39, 1969; amd. Ord. D-39, 1-17-2017)

Any violation of the provisions of this title may be prosecuted as a municipal infraction, or simple misdemeanor, or both. (Ord. C-209, 7-5-1994)

In case a building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained; or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this title, the city council in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use; to restrain, correct or abate such violations; to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. (Ord. B-39, 1969; amd. 1993 Code)