21.1.

Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of the zoning ordinance of Talbot County, Georgia, the provisions shall be considered minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of Talbot County. Where the provisions of this ordinance require or impose more restrictive standards than are required by any other ordinance or law, the provisions of this ordinance shall control. Where the provisions of any other ordinance or law require more restrictive standards than are required by this ordinance, the provisions of such other ordinance or law shall control.

21.2.

Saving clause. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect any other section, clause, provision, or portion of this ordinance which is not in and of itself invalid or unconstitutional.

21.3.

Repeal of conflicting ordinances. All ordinances or parts of any ordinance in conflict with any of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of Talbot County, Georgia are hereby repealed.

21.4.

Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in force from and after the 1 ^st day of November, 1997.