In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
(A) Considered as minimum requirements;
(B) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(C) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. Where a provision of this chapter may be in conflict with a state law, such state law shall take precedence over the chapter.
('80 Code, § 1313.04(e)) (Ord. 64-95, passed 7-17-95)