(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, morals, and welfare.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter upon the use of land or buildings are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this chapter 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. The most recently passed ordinance shall prevail.
(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 requirements than easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(D) No building, structure, or use which was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter; and to the extent that, and in the manner that, the unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, the building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder.
('69 Code, App. A, §§ 4.1 and 4.2) (amend. Ord. O-13-09, passed 4-21-09)