If any part or provision of this chapter, or the application of such to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
(`83 Code, § 15.40.130) (Ord. 92-13 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord 92-13U § 1 (part), 1992)