7.01.030: SCOPE:

The provisions of this title may be applied to all violations of this code, or applicable state codes which occur within the city limits and such territory outside the city limits over which the city has jurisdiction or control by virtue of any constitutional provision or law. This title establishes an additional remedy that may be used by the city to achieve compliance with applicable codes. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)

7.01.040: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED:

The provisions of this title shall not invalidate any other title, chapter or ordinance of this code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters and ordinances and shall be used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)

7.01.050: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION RIGHT:

The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to file a civil or criminal judicial case or pursue an administrative enforcement action for the violation of any of its ordinances or applicable code requirements. The enactment of this title shall not be construed to limit the city's right to prosecute any violation as a criminal offense. If the city chooses to file both administrative actions and criminal charges for the same violation, no civil fees shall be assessed in the administrative action, but all other remedies contained herein shall be available. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)

7.01.060: EFFECT OF HEADINGS:

Title, chapter and section headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of this title. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)

7.01.070: SEVERABILITY:

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, portion or provision of this title is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this title. The city council hereby declares that it would have adopted this title and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, portion or provision thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, portions or provisions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. This section shall apply to all amendments made to this title. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)

7.01.080: CIVIL LIABILITY:

By establishing performance standards or by establishing obligations to act, it is the intent of the city council that the city employees and officers are exercising discretionary authority in pursuit of an essential governmental function and that any such standards or obligations shall not be construed as creating a ministerial duty for purposes of tort liability. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)

7.01.090: GENERAL RULES OF INTERPRETATION:

For purposes of this title:

   A.   "Shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.

   B.   Unless otherwise specified, the terms "hereof", "herein", and similar terms refer to this title as a whole. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)