A. Minimum Requirements: In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, the requirements contained herein are declared to be the minimum requirements for the purposes set forth.
B. More Restrictive Provisions: This title shall not nullify the more restrictive provisions of any covenants or agreements, but shall prevail notwithstanding such provisions which are less restrictive.
C. Higher Standards: Whenever this title imposes higher standards than are required in any other statute or city ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this title shall govern. Wherever the provision of the statute or city ordinance or regulation impose other higher standards than are required by this title, the provisions of such statute, or local ordinance or regulation shall govern.
D. Conflicts: If any of the provisions within this title are in conflict, a particular provision shall prevail over a general provision covering the same subject matter and the more stringent provision shall prevail over the more liberal provision.
E. Definitions: When a definition is provided in this title, that meaning shall prevail unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the legislative body or repugnant to the context of the ordinance.
F. Interpretation: If in the course of administration hereof, a question arises as to the meaning of any phrase, section or chapter, the interpretation thereof given by the director shall be construed to be the official interpretation thereof. In the event that there is a need of further interpretation by any person, firm or corporation or official of the city, they shall submit the question to the planning commission who is authorized to interpret this title and such interpretation shall be final, subject to appeal to the board of zoning adjustment.
(Ord. 90-52, 10-25-1990; amd. 1999 Code; Ord. 2002-72, 12-17-2002)