In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code, they shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare.
(a) Except as specifically herein provided, the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code shall not annul existing deed or plat restrictions, codes, laws, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued.
(b) Where this Planning and Zoning Code is more restrictive as to the use of structures, buildings or land, and/or limits the height or bulk of buildings, or requires larger areas and yards than are required by other deed or plat restrictions, codes, laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, this Planning and Zoning Code shall govern; and conversely, other regulations shall govern where they are more restrictive in nature than this Planning and Zoning Code.
(c) This Planning and Zoning Code shall not be construed as removing or rendering inoperative any deed or land restriction formerly established by restrictive covenants running with the land, easements or other agreements between parties.
(d) Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Planning and Zoning Code, if the requirements of an Overlay District conflict with the requirements of the underlying district or any other provision of Municipality regulations, the requirements of the Overlay District shall govern.
(e) Sale of Firearms.
(1) As used in this section "firearm" shall have the same meaning as in section 2923.11 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) The commercial storage, sale or manufacture of firearms, firearm components, or ammunition for firearms is permitted by an owner or authorized tenant in any nonresidential zoning district in accordance with Section 9.68 of the Ohio Revised Code while such Ohio Revised Code Section remains in effect.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)