In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
A. The conditions imposed by any provision of this Ordinance occur when the following are effected or modified in any way:
1. Use of land, buildings, or structures;
2. Height of buildings or structures;
3. Floor area requirements;
4. Lot area and width requirements; and
5. Yard and other open space requirements that are either more restrictive or less restrictive than the standards imposed by any other provision of this Ordinance or of any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation of any kind. The regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
B. This Ordinance is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or other private agreement; provided that where the regulations of this Ordinance are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this Ordinance shall govern.
C. No building, structure, or use not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance, shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this Ordinance; and to the extent that, and in any manner that said unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this Ordinance, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder.