(A) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this chapter upon the subdivision or development of land are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other city ordinance or any other applicable law, the city ordinance or other applicable law which is more restrictive and imposes a higher standard or requirement shall govern.
(C) This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or any other private agreement; provided that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or regulations than such easement, covenant, or other private agreement, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(D) Any subdivision of land which was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall not be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter, and to the extent that said subdivision of land is in conflict in any manner with the requirements of this chapter, said subdivision of land remains unlawful hereunder.
(Ord. 08-19, passed 9-9-08)