In interpreting and applying the development code, the provisions thereof shall be held to be the minimum requirements needed to promote the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity, and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the city.
Where the provisions of this development code impose a greater restriction than is required by any ordinance, code, regulation, standard or other provisions of law or by any easement, covenant or private agreement, the provisions of this development code shall govern. (1986 Code)