A. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare.
B. It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, or regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this title shall govern.
C. The performance standards, regulations and standards, rules, requirements, provisions, and restrictions set by this title shall apply to all structures, uses, lots, and tracts of land created or established after the effective date hereof and shall not be deemed to require any change in the structures, uses, lots and/or tracts of land lawfully existing on said effective date except as expressly specified in this title. (Ord. 740, 4-7-1970)
D. To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this title shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building on which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the effective date hereof and upon which actual building construction has been diligently carried on. "Actual construction" is hereby defined to include the placing of construction materials in permanent position and fastened in a permanent manner or demolition, elimination, or removal of an existing structure in connection with such construction; provided, that actual construction work shall be diligently carried on until completion of the building involved. (Ord. 2013-1393, 10-8-2013)
E. Should any section, clause or provision of this title be declared by the court to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this title as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. (Ord. 740, 4-7-1970)