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Springfield City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

INTERPRETATION AND VALIDITY

8.1 - Interpretation.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordinance, they shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this ordinance to interfere with or abrogate or annul any ordinance, rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued, pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises and likewise not in conflict with this ordinance to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties not in conflict with this ordinance.

8.2 - Validity.

If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

8.3 - Repeal.

All ordinances or parts thereof which are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

8.4 - Effective Date.

This ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its approval and adoptions provided by law.