§ 51.003 EXCEPTION TO APPLICABILITY.
   (A)   Nothing contained in this chapter shall repeal, modify or amend any federal or state law or regulation, or any ordinance which these regulations specifically replace.
   (B)   It is not intended that these regulations interfere with any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties. However, if the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions or higher standards for the use of a building or land, then the provisions of this chapter shall control.
   (C)   Existing development, as defined in this chapter, is not subject to the requirements of this chapter. Expansions to structures classified as existing development must meet the requirements of this chapter, however, the built-upon area of the existing development is not required to be included in the density calculations.
   (D)   If a nonconforming lot of record is not contiguous to any other lot owned by the same party, then that lot of record shall not be subject to the development restrictions of this chapter if it is developed for single-family residential purposes. Any lot or parcel created as part of a family subdivision after the effective date of these rules shall be exempt from these rules if it is developed for one single-family detached residence and if it is exempt from local subdivision regulation. Any lot or parcel created as part of any other type of subdivision that is exempt from a local subdivision ordinance shall be subject to the land use requirements (including impervious surface requirements) of these rules, except that such a lot or parcel must meet the minimum buffer requirements to the maximum extent practicable.
(Ord. passed 5-16-1994; Ord. passed 7-15-2002)