(A) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other law, ordinance, statute, resolution or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail.
(C) From and after the effective date of this chapter, the use of all land and every building or portion of a building erected, altered in 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. Any existing building or structure and any existing use or 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.
(Ord. passed 2-29-1996)