(A) This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair, or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinance, except those repealed by this chapter.
(B) Nor is it the intent of this chapter to remove any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement; provided, however, that any provision of this chapter that imposes more stringent requirements, or limitations upon the use or erection of land and buildings than are imposed or required by the provisions of any other law or ordinance, or any rules, regulations, permits, or easements, than the provisions of this chapter shall govern.
(C) In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
(1) Considered as minimum requirements;
(2) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(3) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal other powers granted under state statues.
(Ord. 99, passed 11-18-1996, § 1.03)