(A) The provisions of this subchapter shall be liberally construed to effectively carry out its purposes in the interest of the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience.
(B) If any section, phrase, sentence, or portion of this subchapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
(C) A violation of this subchapter shall be a misdemeanor punishable according to law; however, in addition to or in lieu of any criminal prosecution, the city shall have the power to either sue in civil court to enforce the provisions of this subchapter or initiate proceedings before the City Code Enforcement Board to enforce compliance.
('74 Code, § 15-90) (Ord. 91-10, passed 5-16-91)