The regulations set by this ordinance within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as hereinafter provided.
A. No building shall be erected, converted, placed, enlarged, reconstructed, or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used except for a purpose and in the manner permitted in the district in which the building or land is located.
B. No land required for yards, open spaces, or off-street parking or loading spaces about an existing building or any building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be considered as required yard or lot area for more than one building, unless otherwise provided for in this ordinance.
C. Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot, and in no case shall there be more than one main building on one lot, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance.
D. The provisions of these regulations shall be considered the minimum requirements of the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, comfort, and general welfare. Where the provisions of the regulations of this ordinance impose greater restrictions than those of any other statute, ordinance, or regulation, the provisions of this ordinance shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any other statute, ordinance, or regulation impose greater restrictions than this ordinance, the provisions of such statute, ordinance, or regulation shall be controlling.
E. This ordinance is not intended to abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other private agreement. However, where any provision of this ordinance is more restrictive or imposes a higher standard or requirement than such easement, covenant, or other private agreement, the provisions of this ordinance shall govern.
(1980 Code, Ch. 156, § 1.05) (Ord. 1995-7, passed 6-5-1995)