§ 70-32. Interpretation of article.

(a)

Interpretation. The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed to effectively carry out its purposes in the interest of public health, safety, welfare and convenience.

(b)

Methods of enforcement. The county or municipality, as the case may be, shall withhold any certificate of occupancy or any final inspection approval for construction applicable to this article until the required fee has been paid.

(c)

Building permits not to be issued to persons failing to pay fee. No building permit shall be issued by the county or municipality, as the case may be, to any person who, while required by this article to pay a fire/rescue service impact fee, and has failed to pay such fee.

(d)

Effect on conflicting regulations. If any provision of this article is in conflict with a provision of any other county ordinance, resolution or regulation, then this article shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.

(Ord. No. 89-22, § 110.00, 5-4-89; Ord. No. 01-16, § 2, 8-2-01)