The provisions herein shall be interpreted broadly and liberally so as to implement and protect the purposes for which they are enacted. In the interpretation and application of the zoning code, the provisions herein shall be held to be the minimum or maximum requirements (as stated), adopted for the promotion of the health, safety, morals, comfort prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by the zoning code to repeal, abdicate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any private restrictions placed upon property such as covenants, deeds or recorded plats; provided, however, where this zoning code imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or upon the height of buildings, or requires greater lot areas, larger yards or other open spaces, than are imposed by such private restrictions, the provisions of the zoning code shall control.
(Ord. 06-2008, passed 6-16-2008, § 1.4)