A.

Stricter standards in this chapter. If this chapter requires a greater width or size of yards or other open spaces, a lower height of buildings, a greater percentage of lot be left unoccupied, or other higher standards than are required in any other applicable statute, chapter or regulation, the provisions of this chapter govern. This chapter does not apply to the extent that an Alabama or federal statute preempts local regulation.

B.

Stricter standards in other statutes, ordinances or regulations. If another applicable statute, ordinance or regulation requires a higher standard than a provision of this chapter, the other applicable statute, chapter or regulation governs.

(Ord. No. 64-017-2022, 7-12-22)

A.

The requirements and provisions of this chapter are severable. If any section or part of this chapter is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the court's decision does not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole or any section or part of this chapter other than the section or part declared unconstitutional or invalid.

(Ord. No. 64-017-2022, 7-12-22)

A.

The zoning ordinance of the city, adopted by Ordinance No. 80-057 on May 16, 1967, and all text amendments thereto, are hereby repealed effective on the date that this chapter takes effect as provided in section 64-9-4.

(Ord. No. 64-017-2022, 7-12-22)

A.

This chapter shall take effect on the date six (6) months from and after the date that this chapter is adopted by the city council, or on the date that revised subdivision regulations area adopted and become enforceable, whichever is later.

(Ord. No. 64-017-2022, 7-12-22)