Severability. Should any section, clause or provision of this chapter be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the local law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid and only to the extent of such invalidity.

Interpretation; conflict with other laws. 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, or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the more restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.

When effective. This chapter, together with the Zoning Map entitled "Zoning Districts of the Town of New Lebanon," shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.