§ 1.7. Interpretation; Conflict; Severability.

a.

Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of the regulations contained in this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare. These regulations shall be construed broadly to promote the purposes for which they are adopted.

b.

Conflict With Other Laws. These regulations are not intended to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any other ordinance, rule or regulation, statute or other provision of law except as provided in this Ordinance. To the extent that this Ordinance and the Technical Construction Standards and Specifications (TCSS) promulgate standards or imposes restrictions or duties which differ from those imposed by other City ordinances, rules or regulations, and to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency the most restrictive ordinance shall prevail, however, the final determination shall be at the discretion of the City Engineer.

c.

Severability. If any part or provision of this Ordinance, or the application of this Ordinance to any person or circumstance, is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in the controversy in which the judgment shall be rendered, and it shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of these regulations or the application of them to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of these regulations even without any such part, provision, or application which is judged to be invalid.