(A) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the preservation of the present character of the city and the public improvements therein, for the conservation of the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the city, for the lessening or avoidance of congestion in the public streets, for securing the adequate light, pure air and safety from fire, flood and other dangers and for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare of the citizens of the city.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter, upon the use of land or buildings or upon the bulk of buildings, are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this chapter or of any other law, order, resolution, rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
(C) This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement, provided that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(D) No building, structure or use which did not lawfully exist at the time of the adoption of this chapter or any amendment hereto shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter and to the extent that, and in any manner that, such unlawful building, structure or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, such building, structure or use remains unlawful hereunder.
(E) Unlisted uses are prohibited by this chapter. The listing of a use as "prohibited" or "not permitted" in this chapter shall not be construed to permitted unlisted uses by inference.
(Prior Code, § 46-3) (Ord. eff. 1-15-1972; Ord. 91-1(A), passed 1-7-1991; Ord. 2019-45, passed 10-7-2019)