§ 13½-6. Interpretation and conflict with other laws.

This local chapter includes all revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program through November 1, 1989, and shall supersede all previous laws adopted for the purposes of flood damage prevention. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another provision conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

Not withstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, the City of Eagle Pass Public Works Construction Specifications Manual and any revisions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and, as adopted, shall apply to the activities contemplated by this chapter. Any provision of this chapter, and any ordinance, resolution, or part thereof, in conflict with the construction specification hereby adopted is repealed to the extent of such conflict. The constructions specifications set forth in the Public Works Construction Specifications shall apply not only to any project, work or development located within the city limits of the City of Eagle Pass, but also to any such activities located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas. A copy of the City of Eagle Pass Public Works Construction Specification Manual shall be available for inspections in the following offices of the City of Eagle Pass: Office of the City Secretary, Office of the Planning Department, and Office of the Public Works Department.

In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:

(a)

Considered as minimum requirements.

(b)

Liberally construed in favor of the governing body.

(c)

Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statues.

(Ord. No. 05-39, § 1, 11-15-2005)