This Unified Development Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Article VIII, Section 3 in the Charter of the City of Louisville, Ohio and Ohio R.C. Chapter 713.
(a) All powers of the City shall be exercised in the manner prescribed in the Charter, or if not prescribed herein, in such a manner consistent as Council may determine, or, unless a contrary intent appears in the Charter or in the enactments of Council, in such a manner as may be provided by the laws of Ohio.
(b) Whenever the Constitution or laws referenced in this Unified Development Ordinance have been amended or superseded, this Unified Development Ordinance shall be deemed amended in reference to the new or revised laws.