A. If a provision of this ordinance appears to conflict with any other provision of this ordinance or with any other law, code section, ordinance or regulation having application within the City, the provision that is more restrictive shall govern.

B. Except where specifically provided otherwise, this ordinance shall not apply to a structure or portion of the structure that conforms with applicable building standards in effect at the time a building permit was issued for the structure and shall not invalidate or preclude prior, existing or future prosecutions for violations of the building code committed under previous applicable ordinances.