§ 161.02 SCOPE, LEGAL AUTHORITY AND VIOLATIONS.
   (A)   Scope. The rules and regulations governing plats and subdivision of land contained herein shall apply within the city and within two miles of the city boundaries as permitted by state statutes and as approved by the city. Except in the case of resubdivision, this chapter shall not apply to any lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision recorded by the county prior to the effective date of this chapter, nor is it intended by this chapter to repeal, annul or be in conflict with restrictive covenants associated with the land. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the land than is imposed or required by the existing provisions of law, ordinance, contract or deed, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
   (B)   Building permits. No building permits shall be issued for the construction of any building, structure or improvement on any land until all requirements of this chapter have been fully met.
   (C)   Amendments. The provisions of this chapter may be amended by the City Council.
   (D)   Validity. Should a court of competent jurisdiction declare any part of this chapter to be invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
   (E)   Responsible official. It shall be the duty of the City Council to see that the provisions of this chapter are properly enforced.
(Prior Code, § 300.02)