12-1-2: INTERPRETATION; APPLICATION; CONFLICTS:
   A.   Minimum Requirements: In interpreting and applying the provisions or this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity, and general welfare.
   B.   Abrogation And Greater Restrictions: It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any ordinance, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this title, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises and likewise not in conflict with this title nor is it intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon height of buildings, or required larger open spaces or larger lot areas than are imposed or required by such ordinances or agreements, the provisions of this title shall control.
   C.   Validity: If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, sentence or provision of this title shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder of this title, but the effect thereof shall be confined to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, sentence or provision immediately involved in the controversy in which a judgment or decree shall be rendered.
(Revised Zoning Ord., 8-15-1993)