In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety, or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter differ from the requirements of any other lawfully adopted regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person, property, or circumstances is held to be invalid, the remainder of this chapter and the application of each provision to other persons, property, or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

This chapter shall not repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with any provisions of law or rules or regulations previously adopted or issued and still in effect relating to the use of structures or premises, provided that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of structures or premises or requires larger lots or yards than are imposed or required by such existing laws, rules, or regulations, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

This chapter shall take effect on May 1, 1995.