A. Minimum Requirements: In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and general welfare. When the provisions of this title impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other title, or regulation, then the provisions of this title shall be controlling. When the provisions of any statute, other title, or regulation impose greater restrictions than this title, then the provisions of such statute, other title, or regulation shall be controlling.
B. Cumulative Effect: The provisions of this title shall be interpreted to be cumulative of, and to impose limitations in addition to, all other titles, laws, titles and regulations in existence or which may be passed governing any subject matter of this title. The several provisions of this title also shall be interpreted to be cumulative of each other. To the greatest extent possible, the provisions of this title shall be construed to be consistent with, and not in conflict with, the provisions of such other titles, laws, titles and regulations, and with each other, to the end that all such provisions may be given their fullest application.
C. Provisions Are Not A Consent, License, Or Permit: The provisions of this title alone shall not be interpreted to be, or to grant, a consent, license, or permit to use any property or to establish, locate, construct, or maintain any structure or use, or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation, or activity, but shall merely authorize the preparation, filing, and processing of applications for any permits and approvals that may be required by this title, other ordinances of the village, or the state and federal government.
D. Existing Agreements: This title is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or other private agreement; provided, that where the regulations of this title are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants or other private agreements, the requirements of this title shall govern.
E. Existing Violations: No building, structure or use, not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this title, shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this title and to the extent that, and in any manner that, said unlawful building, structure or use is in conflict with the requirements of this title, said building, structure or use remains unlawful hereunder. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)