(A) Jurisdiction. This Code shall apply to all land, uses, and structures within the corporate boundaries of the city, including those owned by other municipal corporations and governmental bodies.
(B) General applicability. The provisions of this Code shall be interpreted and applied as the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, and general welfare to achieve the purposes for which this Code was adopted.
(C) General prohibition. No structure, use of any structure or land, lot of record, or zoning lot shall be established, enlarged, extended, altered, moved, divided, or maintained in any manner contrary to the provisions of this Code.
(D) Private agreements. This Code is not intended to nullify any easement, covenant, or other private agreement. In cases where this Code is more restrictive than a private agreement, this Code shall control. The city shall not enforce any private agreements.
(E) Other laws and regulations. Unless specifically stated, this Code shall control over less restrictive ordinances, regulations, and statutes, while more restrictive ordinances, regulations, and statutes shall control over the provisions of this Code. The more restrictive provision is the provision that imposes more stringent controls.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)