In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be considered minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, conveniences, order, prosperity and general welfare of the city. Where other ordinances or regulations which may be adopted hereafter impose greater restrictions than those specified herein, compliance with such other ordinances or regulations is mandatory. This chapter shall not lower the restriction of plats, deeds or private contracts if such are greater than the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2018-017, § 10, 11-19-2018)

Any provision of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the city, in exercising any government function, power or authority, shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter or in any way limited thereby in the exercise of such governmental function, power or authority.

(Ord. No. 2018-017, § 10, 11-19-2018)

It is the intent of the city council in adopting this chapter that all provisions be construed to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare of the property owners and residents of the city and, further, to promote the morals, conveniences, order, prosperity and general welfare of the city. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such holding shall not affect any other section, clause, provision or portion of this chapter which is not, in and of itself, invalid or unconstitutional.

(Ord. No. 2018-017, § 10, 11-19-2018)