A. Minimum Requirements: In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare.
B. Abrogation: 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 open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this title shall govern 1 .
C. Values Not A Standard: Minimum values are not intended to be target or standard values.
D. Severability: It hereby is declared to be the intent of the city that the provisions of this title shall be severable. If any provision is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that:
1. The effect of such decision shall be limited to that provision or provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid; and
2. Such decision shall not affect, impair or nullify this title as a whole or any other part thereof, but the rest of this title shall continue in full force and effect. (Ord. 03-O-9, 3-18-2003)
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