(A) Numbering style: the provisions of this ordinance are organized into the following hierarchical structure:
Articles
Divisions
Sections
Subsections
Paragraphs
Subparagraphs
(B) The word “Article” precedes all article numbers.
(C) The first numerals in a section number (before the first period) identify the article in which the section is located. The numerals following the period identify the section number. Thus, “1.10” indicates § 10 of Article 1.
(D) Subsections follow the numbering scheme of section numbers. The first numerals in a section number (before the first period) identify the article. The numerals following the first period identify the section number, and the numerals after the second period identify the subsection. Thus, “1.10.1” identifies subsection 1 of § 10 of Article 1.
(E) Paragraphs within subsections are identified by capital letters within parentheses.
(F) Arabic numerals within parentheses are used to identify subparagraphs.
(G) Small letters in parenthesis identify sub-subparagraphs.
(H) Interpretation and conflict: in interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordinance, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this ordinance to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations, or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this ordinance shall govern.
(I) Italicized paragraphs within quotation marks are to be considered sample text for illustrative purposes. Italicized words and phrases without quotation marks throughout this ordinance are defined in Article 11, Definitions.
(Ord. passed 11-2-2011; Ord. passed 7-1-2021)