In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter,
they shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of
the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity
and general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere
with or abrogate or annul any ordinance, rules, regulations, or permits
previously adopted or issued, and not in conflict with any of the
provisions of this chapter, or which shall be adopted or issued, pursuant
to law, relating to the use of buildings or premises and likewise
not in conflict with this chapter; nor is it intended by this chapter
to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or
other agreements between parties.
If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or
phrase of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this chapter.
All ordinances or parts thereof which are in conflict with the
provisions of this chapter are hereby repeated.
This chapter shall become effective from and after the date
of its approval and adoption as provided by law.