(A) Minimum requirement. In their interpretation and application, the provision of these regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(B) Conflict with public and private provisions.
(1) Public provisions. The regulations of this chapter are not intended to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any other ordinance, rule or regulation, statute, or other provision of law. Where any provision of these regulations imposes restrictions different from those imposed by any other provision of these regulations or any other ordinance, rule or regulation, or other provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control.
(2) Private provisions. These regulations are not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or other private agreement or restriction, provided that where the provisions of these regulations are more restrictive or impose higher standards or regulations than the easement, covenant, or other private agreement or restriction, the requirements of these regulations shall govern.
(C) Separability. If any part of these regulations or application thereof to any person or entity is held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the holding or decision shall not affect or impair the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part or provision so held to be unconstitutional or invalid.
(Prior Code, § 153.006) (Ord. 1670, passed 6-11-1996)