§ IX. Interpretation and validity.

A.

Interpretation. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordinance they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. Whenever the provisions of this ordinance require a greater width or size of yards or other open spaces, a lower height of buildings or less number of stories, a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or other higher standards than are required in any other applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation, the provisions of this ordinance shall govern; whenever other applicable statutes, ordinances, or regulations require higher standards than the provisions of this ordinance, such other applicable statutes, ordinances, or regulations shall govern.

B.

Validity. The requirements and provisions of this ordinance are separable, and should any section or part thereof be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid the decision of the court shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section or part thereof other than the section or part thereof so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.