The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that its purposes may be affected. No error or informality in any act or proceeding taken which does not substantially affect the rights of property owners shall invalidate the proceedings taken or liens established in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Whenever such acts or proceedings are required to be performed or done by the Community Development Director or by the Council, such provisions respecting time shall be construed to be directory and not mandatory.
('65 Code, § 6-8.218) (Ord. 201, passed - - )