In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety and general welfare.

This chapter shall not interfere with, abrogate, annul or repeal any ordinance or any rule, regulation or permit previously or hereafter enacted, adopted or issued pursuant to law, provided that, unless specifically excepted, where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, its provisions shall control.

An infraction of this chapter is a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The infraction of this chapter shall be deemed a violation. Each week the violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct violation.