It is declared to be the intention of the city council that the subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this chapter are distinct and severable and, in the event that any subsections, paragraphs, clauses and/or phrases are declared unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality, invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining subsections, paragraphs, clauses or phrases of this chapter. (Ord. 9721 § 1 (part), 1997)