In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Zoning Code, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare. Except as specifically herein provided, it is not intended by this Zoning Code to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance, or any rule, regulation or permit previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or land or relating to the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration or enlargement of any building or improvement; nor is it intended by this Zoning Code to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that whenever this Zoning Code imposes greater restrictions upon the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration or enlargement of buildings or the use of any building or of land in any of the districts established by this Zoning Code, than are imposed or required by the existing provisions of law or ordinance, or by the rules, regulations or permits, or by the easements, covenants or agreements, then the provisions of this Zoning Code shall control.
(Ord. 1966-79. Passed 3-22-66.)