(A) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Zoning Code of the City of Huntington, Indiana.
(B) This chapter is adopted pursuant to IC 36-7-4, as amended.
(C) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(D) The provisions of this chapter 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 provisions of law, those provisions which are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control.
(E) The provisions of this chapter are not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement or restriction (hereinafter collectively referred to as private provisions), provided that where the provisions of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or regulations than such private provisions, the requirements of this chapter shall govern. Where the provisions of the private provisions impose duties and obligations more restrictive, or set forth higher standards than the requirements of this chapter, or the determinations of the Plan Commission in enforcing the provisions of this chapter, and such private provisions are not inconsistent with enforceable chapter provisions or determinations thereunder, then such private provisions shall be operative and supplemental to the provisions of this chapter and determinations made thereunder. Private provisions may not be enforced by the Plan Commission unless the Plan Commission, with its approval, has been made a party to such private provisions.
(Ord. 8-C-93, passed 6-8-93)