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. (Ord. 861. Passed 3-2-09.)