(a) In the construction of these Codified Ordinances and all other ordinances of the City, the rules and definitions set forth in this chapter shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of Council. This chapter shall not be applied to any section of these Codified Ordinances which contains any express provision excluding such construction or where the subject matter or context of such section may be repugnant thereto.
(b) All general provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in these Codified Ordinances shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of Council may be fully carried out.
(c) In the interpretation and application of these Codified Ordinances, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Where any provision of these Codified Ordinances imposes a greater restriction upon the subject matter than another provision imposed by these Codified Ordinances, the provision imposing the greater restriction or regulation shall control.