In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code, they shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare. They shall be liberally construed to further the purposes and objectives set forth herein and the purposes and intent of each district as set forth in each district chapter.
(a) They shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of use, building, structure, or land.
(b) This Planning and Zoning Code shall not interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easement, covenant, deed or plat restrictions, or other agreement between parties, except that in cases where this Planning and Zoning Code imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, upon the height of buildings, or upon the lot area per family, or requires larger yards or other open spaces, than are imposed or required by such easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code shall control.
(c) If there is uncertainty as to the meaning and intent of any of the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code, a request for an interpretation of such provision by the Planning Commission may be made by any property owner or by any officer, department, division, board, or bureau of the City.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)