In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
(A) Considered as minimum requirements;
(B) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(C) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. Where a provision of this chapter may be in conflict with a state or federal law, the state or federal law shall take precedence over the chapter.
(Ord. 1987-18, passed 7-13-1987; Am. Ord. 2009-9, passed 5-11-2009)