A. 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.
B. Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter upon the: 1) use of land or buildings, 2) the bulk of buildings, 3) floor area requirements, 4) lot area requirements, and 5) yard requirements, are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this chapter or of 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.
C. 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 than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
D. No building, structure, or use, 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 that, and in any manner that said unlawful building, structure or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder. (1985 Code)