The title of this part shall be known as the "Land Development Code for the Town of Livingston, Louisiana." This part may also be cited as the "Land Development Code" or the "LDC."

Unless otherwise stated or where the context of the provision clearly shows a different intent, the provisions of title 1 under Part I, Code of Ordinances, shall apply to the chapters contained in this part.

Reasonable fees to offset the costs of administration of this part may be set by resolution of the mayor and board of aldermen, from time to time, unless state law requires them to be established by ordinance.

(a)

Where general requirements of a provision under the Code of Ordinances or the Land Development Code conflict with a specific requirement of a provision under the Land Development Code, including, but not limited to, building and construction regulations, flood damage prevention, planning and development, subdivision regulations, and zoning, then the provision concerning the specific requirement under the Land Development Code shall prevail.

(b)

In the event that a provision or requirement under the Code of Ordinances or the Land Development Code in any way conflicts with another provision or requirement under the Land Development Code, then the more stringent provision or requirement shall prevail.