(A) (1) This chapter shall be liberally construed in such manner as to best implement its purpose.
(2) In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, the requirements shall be held to be the minimum for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare.
(B) No building or structure, or part thereof, shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, or altered, and no new use or change shall be made of any building, structure, or land, or part thereof, except as permitted by the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Where a condition imposed by a provision of this chapter upon the use of any lot, building, or structure is conflicting with a condition imposed by any other provision of this chapter, or by the provision of an ordinance adopted under any other law, the provision which is more restrictive shall govern.
(D) Nothing within this chapter shall be construed to prevent compliance with an order by the appropriate authority to correct, improve, strengthen, or restore to a safe or healthy condition, any part of a building or premises declared unsafe or unhealthy.
(Ord. 239, passed 3-5-2001, § 1.3)