20.10.040

A. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Title, they shall be held to be for the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare of the community. It is not intended by this Title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this Title imposes 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 ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this Title shall govern. B. No provision of this Title is intended to nor shall be interpreted or applied to allow or authorize a use or Structure that violates federal, state or local law, provided, however that a Medical Cannabis Collective, Medical Cannabis Collective Cultivation Site Only, Medical Cannabis Collective Dispensary Site Only, Medical Cannabis Business, Non-medical Cannabis Business, Cannabis Manufacturing (Type 6) Business, Cannabis Distribution Business, or Cannabis Testing Business that is in full compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations may assert an affirmative defense to criminal or civil enforcement of this Code where such enforcement action is based solely upon those operations by a Medical Cannabis Collective, Medical Cannabis Collective Cultivation Site Only, Medical Cannabis Collective Dispensary Site Only, Medical Cannabis Business, Non-medical Cannabis Business, Cannabis Manufacturing (Type 6) Business, Cannabis Distribution Business, or Cannabis Testing Business that are expressly recognized in and fully conform to the provisions of this Code. (Ords. 26248, 28958, 29011, 29420, 30029, 30209.)