(A) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter, upon the use of land or buildings or upon the bulk of buildings, are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision or this chapter or of any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
(C) Although the district requirements are couched in very specific terms in most instances, reasonable flexibility is offered through such devices as conditional use, planned development, and variations. A principal objective of this chapter is the encouragement of appropriate innovation.
(D) This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or any other private agreement, provided that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(E) No building, structure or use which was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter; and to the extent that, and in any manner that, the unlawful building, structure or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, the building, structure or use remains unlawful hereunder.
(`95 Code, § 156.004) (Ord. 83-11, passed 9- -83)