§ 20-33. Interpretation, construction and severability.

(a)

Construction. The provisions of all other applicable city, state and federal laws shall apply. This article shall not be construed to create a right to maintain a sign in violation of any other law, in violation of any protective covenant or in violation of the property rights or other rights of any person or entity. In the event that any provision of this article regulates the same activity, conduct or any aspect of signage that is also regulated by city, state or federal law, then the provision most restrictive of signage shall govern. In the event that any provision of this article is in genuine conflict with any state or federal law or requirement, the conflict shall be resolved in accordance with law.

(b)

Interpretation. The words used in this article in the present tense shall include the future. Singular words include the plural, and plural words include the singular. For the sake of brevity, masculine and feminine pronouns shall be mutually inclusive and shall also include the neuter (i.e., corporations). Subheadings and/or examples are inserted for the convenience of the reader and shall not operate to limit the effect of any provision.

(c)

Severability. The provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases and terms of this article are severable. In the event that any portion or any specific application of this article is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other portions or other applications of this article.

(Ord. No. 26-12, 5-3-12)