(A) Nothing contained in this chapter shall repeal, modify or amend any federal or state law or regulation, or any ordinance which these regulations specifically replace.
(B) It is not intended that these regulations interfere with any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties. However, if the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions or higher standards for the use of a building or land, then the provisions of this chapter shall control.
(C) Existing development, as defined in this chapter, is not subject to the requirements of this chapter. Expansions to structures classified as existing development must meet the requirements of this chapter, however, the built-upon area of the existing development is not required to be included in the density calculations.
(D) A preexisting lot owned by an individual prior to the effective date of this chapter, 12-5-1994, regardless of whether or not a vested right has been established, may be developed for single-family residential purposes without being subject to the restrictions of this chapter. However, this exemption is not applicable to multiple contiguous lots under single ownership.
(2005 Code, § 30-36) (Ord. passed 12-5-1994)