(A) Federal and state conflict. Any provision of the United States or New Mexico State law, which imposes a greater duty, standard or requirement than those contained herein shall supersede the provisions of this chapter. However, zoning designation is given to federal, state or other public lands in the event these lands pass into private ownership and to further express a desire to the federal and state governments for the use of these lands and to provide a framework for further uses.
(B) Conflict within this chapter. When 2 or more provisions of this chapter are conflicting, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
(C) Local conflict. Where the provisions of any local ordinance, regulation or legal covenant provide for greater restrictions than those of this chapter, the more stringent regulations or restrictions shall prevail.
(D) Classification. Any use not classified as permissive use or a use by review within a particular zone district is hereby prohibited from that zone district.
(E) Interpretation of meaning. The City Code Enforcement Officer shall initially interpret the meaning of this code. Disagreement with an interpretation of the City Code Enforcement Officer may be appealed to the City Council.
(Ord. 87, passed 11-2-2005)