(A) Interpretation, purpose and conflict. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title they shall be held to be a minimum requirement for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. It is not intended by this title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or agreements between parties, provided however, that where the regulations of this title are more restrictive than regulations on the same point, as contained in any other law or ordinance, or restrictions by deed or subdivision in “R” (Residential) Districts the provisions of this title shall govern.
(B) Validity. Should any chapter, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or other part of this title be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decisions shall not affect the validity of the title as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid.
(C) Savings clause. Any prosecution arising from violations of any ordinance repealed by this Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which prosecution may be pending at the time this title becomes effective or any prosecution which may be started within 1 year after the effective date of this title in consequence of any violation of any ordinance repealed herein, which violation was committed prior to the effective date of this title, shall be tried and determined exactly as if such ordinance had not been repealed.
(D) Repeals. All other ordinances or laws in conflict with the provisions of this Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or inconsistent with the provisions of this title, are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance full force and effect.
(Ord. 2017-02, passed 2-20-2018)