(A) Scope. From and after the effective date of this chapter, the use of all land and every building or portion of a building erected, altered with respect to height and area, added to or relocated, and every use within a building or use accessory thereto in the city shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. No lot shall be so reduced that the area of the lot or dimensions of the open spaces shall be smaller than herein prescribed. Any existing building or structure and any existing use of properties not in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed shall be regarded as nonconforming, but may be continued, extended or changed subject to the special regulations herein provided with respect to nonconforming properties or uses.
(B) Interpretation. 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, comfort, 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.
(C) Validity. If any portion of this chapter is deemed to be invalid or illegal, that the remaining portions of the ordinance would still be in effect. Specifically, the invalidation of one portion of the ordinance does not invalidate the entire ordinance.
(Ord. 266, passed 5- -2008)