(a) It is the intention of the City that the provisions of this chapter be interpreted and applied as follows:
(1) In such a manner as to exercise the broadest authority possible under Ohio R.C. Chapter 718; and
(2) In the case of any doubt or ambiguity, in such a manner as is consistent with the provisions of Ohio R.C. Chapter 718.
(b) If any sentence, clause, section or part of this chapter or any tax against any individual or any of the several groups specified herein is found to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, such unconstitutionality, illegality or invalidity shall affect only such clause, sentence, section or part of this chapter and shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, sections or other parts of this chapter. It is declared to be the intention of Council that this chapter would have been adopted had such unconstitutional, illegal or invalid sentence, clause, section or part thereof not been included herein.
(Ord. 216-15. Passed 10-5-15.)