(A) General. 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 and general welfare.
(B) Conflict with public and private provisions.
(1) Public provisions. These provisions are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any other ordinance, rule or regulation, statute or other provision of law. Where any provision of this chapter imposes restrictions different from those imposed by any other provision of this chapter or any other ordinance, rule or regulation, or other provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control.
(2) Private provisions. These provisions are not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement or restriction, provided that where the provisions of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or regulations than the easement, covenant or other private agreement or restriction, the requirements of this chapter shall govern. Where the provisions of the easement, covenant or private agreement or restriction impose duties and obligations more restrictive, or higher standards than the requirements of this chapter, or the determinations of the Commission in approving a subdivision or in enforcing this chapter, and private provisions are not inconsistent with this chapter or determinations thereunder, then the private provisions shall be operative and supplemental to this chapter and determinations made thereunder.
(1996 Code, Chap. 11, § 1.6)