(A) The zoning district regulations are designed to govern the erecting, enlarging, reconstructing, moving or structurally altering of each building or structure and the use or change of use thereof or the use or change of use of land in accordance with the function and type of physical development intended for a specific zoning district as an integral part of the entire village.
(B) (1) 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.
(2) Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter upon the use of land or buildings, the bulk of buildings, floor area requirements, lot area requirements and yard requirements are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
(3) This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or other private agreement; provided that, where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements that the easements, covenants or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(4) No buildings, structures or uses not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter and to the extent and manner the unlawful building, structure or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, the building, structure or use remains unlawful.
(5) Uses not listed as permitted uses or special uses, but which are similar to or compatible with the uses, shall be treated as special uses.
(1981 Code, Art. IV, A) (Ord. passed 12- -1986)