All land uses and provisions of this title shall be consistent with controlling federal, state and local law. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirement for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon height of buildings or requires larger space than is imposed or required by other ordinances, rules or regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this title shall govern.

All officers and employees of the City authorized or required by law to issue permits, licenses or other instruments of authority for the erection or locating of any building, structure or installation or the permitting of any land use within the meaning of this title shall issue no such permit, license or instrument which would be contrary to the provisions of controlling state or federal law, or the provisions of this code. Any permit, license or instrument issued in conflict with the provisions of controlling state or federal law, or the provisions of this code shall be null and void.

Copies of maps, charts, plans and other descriptive matter regarding the Zoning Code and map as made and provided for in this title may be sold by the Planning Division of the City at a charge determined by the Planning Division, and all moneys received therefrom shall be paid into the City Treasury, provided, however, that any fee charged shall be consistent with the requirements of law.

In addition to any other authority that may be granted to the Community Development Director, the Director shall have the authority to make administrative interpretations whenever it is determined that an ambiguity as to the meaning or applicability of this Title 17 exists. Persons aggrieved by an official administrative interpretation of the Director may appeal the Director administrative interpretation(s) to the Planning Commission, as set forth in Section 17.08.050.

Except as otherwise required by law, any activities, developments, and/or projects initiated by the City on City-owned property shall be exempt from the requirements of this title.