In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the safety, health, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with, abrogate, annul, or repeal any ordinance, rules, regulations, previously adopted, and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter or which shall be adopted, pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises, nor is it intended by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties, except that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or required larger open spaces than are imposed or required by such other provisions or such easements, covenants, or other agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
('71 Code, § 11-24-1) (Ord. 1413, passed 9-13-60)