(A) Where any provision of this chapter imposes either greater or lesser restrictions than any other provision, limitations, conditions, standards, or requirements in this chapter upon the use of buildings, structures, or land; the height of buildings or structures; lot coverage; lot areas; yards, wetlands, woodlands, or other open spaces; or any other use or activity which is regulated by this chapter, the provision or standard which is more restrictive or limiting shall govern.
(B) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every building and structure erected; every use of any lot, building, or structure established; every structural alteration or relocation of an existing building or structure and every enlargement of, or addition to, an existing use, building, or structure occurring after the effective date of this section shall be subject to all regulations of this section which are applicable in the zoning district in which such use, building, or structure is located.
(C) No setback area or lot existing at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be reduced in dimensions or area below the minimum requirements set forth in this chapter. Yards or lots created after the effective date of the section shall meet at least the minimum requirements established herein.
(D) This chapter shall not abrogate or annul any easement, by-law, master deed, deed restriction, covenant, or private agreement, except that the regulations or provisions of this chapter shall govern if determined by the Board of Appeals to be more restrictive or impose a higher standard.
(E) The regulations herein established shall be the minimum regulations for promoting and protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare; any conflicting laws of a more restrictive nature shall supersede the appropriate provisions of this chapter.
(F) Uses, buildings, and structures that were nonconforming under the previous zoning ordinance gain no new rights through the adoption of the standards of this chapter, unless they become conforming or more conforming by the regulations of this chapter.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. passed 2-1-2012)