The repeal of the ordinance or parts of ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this chapter shall not be construed as abating any actions now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation or as waiving any right of the municipality under any section or provision existing at the time of the passage of this chapter.
It is the intention of the city council that this chapter, and every provision thereof, shall be considered separable; and that the provisions thereof shall be considered applicable, and that the invalidity of any section, clause, provision or part or portion of any section, clause or provision of this chapter shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this chapter. If any part or provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined by its operation to the controversy in which it was mentioned and shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this chapter or the application thereof to any other person or circumstances and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared severable. (Ord. O-05-91, 2-19-1991, eff. 5-1-1991)