(A) Compliance. From and after the effective date of this chapter, the use of all land and every structure, building or portion of a building erected, altered, added to or relocated, and every use accessory thereto shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Any existing structure and any use of land not in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed shall be regarded as a nonconforming use or structure.
(B) Other regulations. This chapter does not abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement where such is legally enforceable, provided that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive (or impose higher standards or requirements) than the easements, covenants or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(C) Minimum requirements. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of the statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
(D) Cumulative provisions. The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to be cumulative of, and to impose limitations in addition to, all other codes, laws, ordinances and regulations in existence or which may be passed governing any subject matter of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to be consistent and not in conflict with such other regulations, so that all such provisions may be given their fullest application.
(E) Requirements not to be reduced.
(1) No existing lot, yard or parking area shall be so reduced in area or dimension as to make any such area or dimension less than the minimum required by this chapter; and if already less than the minimum required, it shall not be further reduced, except as provided by the variance provision in § 153.185.
(2) No yard or open space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building, and no yard or open space on adjoining premises shall be considered as providing a yard or open space on a lot whereon a building is to be erected.
(Ord. 109, 5th Series, passed 3-7-2000)