§ 2. General provisions.

A.

Relationship to CAMA land use plan. It is the intention of the board of commissioners that this chapter implements the planning policies adopted by the board of commissioners for the county, as reflected in the CAMA land use plan and other planning documents. While the board of commissioners reaffirms its commitment that this chapter and any amendment to it be in conformity with adopted planning policies, the board hereby expresses its intent that neither this chapter nor any amendment to it may be challenged on the basis of any alleged nonconformity with any planning document.

B.

Conformance with this ordinance. No electronic gaming operation shall be established as a new operation or continue as an on-going operation, except in conformity with this ordinance.

C.

Fees. Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, inspection, publication of notice and similar matters may be charged to applicants for permits, variances, and other administrative relief as may be required by this ordinance. The amount of the fees charged shall be as set forth in the county's budget or as established by resolution of the board of commissioners filed in the office of the county clerk. Fees established in accordance with this subsection shall be paid upon submission of a signed application or notice of appeal.

D.

Severability. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the board of commissioners that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any such section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase is declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction in a valid judgment or decree, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this ordinance since the same would have been enacted without the incorporation into this ordinance of such unconstitutional or invalid section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase.