23-1.01 In interpreting and applying the provisions of these zoning regulations, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare. These regulations shall be liberally construed in favor of the Governing Body and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by state statutes. It is not intended by these zoning regulations to interfere with, or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that where these zoning regulations impose a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other rules, regulations, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provision of these zoning regulations shall govern.

23-2.01 Should any section, clause or provision of these regulations be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the validity of these regulations as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid or unconstitutional.

23-3.01 The adoption of these regulations repeals the existing zoning regulations of Gas.

23-3.02 Despite the repeal of regulations existing at the time of adoption of these regulations and provided in Section 23-3.01 herein, nothing contained in these regulations shall affect any rights accrued or liabilities incurred under said previously existing regulations.

23-4.01 Any violation of any provision of these zoning regulations shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not to exceed $200.00 for each offense, and each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense.

23-4.02 The Governing Body or any person, the value or use of whose property is or may be affected by such violation, shall have the authority to maintain suits or actions in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce these zoning regulations, and to abate nuisances maintained in violation thereof.

23-4.03 Whenever any building or structure is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, altered, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is or is proposed to be, used in violation of any zoning regulations, the Governing Body, in addition to other remedies, may institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use or to correct or abate such violation or to prevent the occupancy of such building or land.

23-5.01 These zoning regulations shall become and are m full force and effect after publication once in the official City newspaper.