(A) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of public health, morals, safety and the general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulation or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.
(B) It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with private restrictions place upon property by covenants running with the land. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon land, buildings or structures than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law, ordinance, contractor or deed, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
(Ord. passed 2-25-1960)