The provisions of this Chapter are enacted pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California as the same is or may be amended. The provisions of this Chapter are in addition to the regulations contained in the Subdivision Map Act and supplemental hereto. The enactment of this Chapter in conformity with the provisions of said Act does not, nor should it be construed to, in any way limit the authority of the City of Monterey, a charter city under the Constitution of the State of California, to legislate with regard to its municipal affairs, including all aspects of land subdivision within its boundaries.