A. Minimum Requirements: In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.
B. More Restrictive Provisions Apply: Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this title upon the use of land or buildings or upon the bulk of buildings are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this title, 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. Abrogation And Greater Restrictions: This title is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or any other private agreement; provided, that where the regulations of this title are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the regulations of this title shall govern.
D. Unlawful Structures: No building, structure, or use which was not lawfully existing at the effective date hereof shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this title; and to the extent that, and in any manner that, said unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this title, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder and shall not be considered a nonconforming use. (Ord. 2003-O-15, 3-18-2003)
E. Compliance With Provisions: Without compliance with this title, nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to be a consent, license, or permit to use any property, or to locate, construct, or maintain any building, structure, or facility, or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation, or activity. (Ord. 2003-O-15, 3-18-2003; amd. 2009 Code)
F. Provisions Are Additional: The provisions of this title are cumulative and additional limitations upon all other laws and ordinances heretofore passed or which may be passed hereafter governing any subject matter in this title.
G. Severability:
1. Each portion, clause, sentence, paragraph, and section of this title shall be deemed separate, and the invalidity of any portion, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this title shall not affect the validity of, or affect, impair or invalidate the remainder.
2. In the event any portion, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this title or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this title or its application.
3. If any provision of this title is capable of two (2) constructions, one of which would render this title invalid as to such provision and the other of which would make the agreement valid as to such provision, then the provision shall have the meaning which renders the agreement valid. (Ord. 2003-O-15, 3-18-2003)