In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance, or with any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to the law relating to the use of buildings or premises, provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction than is required by other provisions of these Codified Ordinances or by the rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
(1975 Code § 5.199)