§ 18-3. Conflicting provisions.

(a)

Wherever conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this chapter and the model codes adopted by this chapter, this chapter shall apply.

(b)

Wherever conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this chapter and any other municipal codes or laws, the most restrictive shall govern. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.

(c)

Where in any specific case different sections within this chapter specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

(d)

Where conflicts occur between any specific provisions of this article and any administrative provisions in the remaining articles of this chapter which are then applicable, those provisions becoming the law last in time shall prevail.

(e)

Wherever in this chapter reference is made to the appendix, the provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted.

(f)

References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this chapter.

(g)

The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this chapter to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this chapter and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

(h)

In the event that any part or provision of this chapter is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.

(Ord. No. 040477, § 1, 8-12-04; Ord. No. 071193, § 1, 1-3-08; Ord. No. 120375, § 1, 5-24-12)