(a) Relation of this chapter to other regulations. This chapter is not intended to abrogate any other law, ordinance, or regulation. However, where conditions, standards, or requirements imposed by any provision of this chapter are either more restrictive or less restrictive than standards imposed by any other law, ordinance or regulation, the provisions which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern. In cases where reference is made to the North Carolina General Statutes, or any provision thereof, said reference shall be to the current language of said statute or provision. Whenever a process is prescribed by this chapter, and said process contains requirements in addition to those prescribed by state law, the process prescribed in this chapter shall be deemed supplemental; state law shall control.
(b) Conflicting provisions of this chapter. In the event of any conflict between the limitations, requirements, or standards contained in different provisions of this chapter in applying them to an individual use or structure, the more restrictive provision shall apply. However, the regulations for overlay districts set forth in article IX of this chapter shall control in the event of any conflict between those regulations and regulations which are set forth in article VIII of this chapter for the underlying district. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the text of this chapter and any caption, figure, illustration, or map contained herein, the text shall control.
(c) Conflicts with covenants, deed restrictions, etc. This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or other private agreement. However, where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easement, covenant, or other private agreement, then the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord. No. 3306, § 1(a), 11-22-05)