(A) In their application and interpretation, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter are either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any law, ordinance, statute, resolution, or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail.
(C) No structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or altered without first obtaining a building permit, and no structure or land shall be used for any purpose nor in any manner which is not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Except as provided in this chapter no building, structure, or premises shall be used or occupied and no building permit shall be granted that does not conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 13.03)