(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 and 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 of this chapter, or of any other law, ordinance, resolution, rules or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive (or which impose higher standards or requirements) shall govern.
(C) 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.
(D) No building, structure or use which was not lawfully existing at the same time as 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 other manner than, said unlawful building, structure or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, said building structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder and shall not be considered a non-conforming use.
(E) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to be a consent, license or permit to use any property, or to locate, construct, or maintain any building, structure or facility or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation or activity.
(F) The provisions of this chapter are cumulative and additional limitations upon all other laws and ordinances heretofore passed or which may be passed hereafter governing any subject matter in this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 166.004) (Ord. 2151, passed 6-28-1971)