It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with, abrogate or amend any existing easements, covenants or other agreements between parties, nor is it intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way interfere with any existing provisions of laws or ordinances, or any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises than is imposed or required by the existing provisions of law or by the rules, regulations, agreements, covenants or permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control; but where private covenants, permits, agreements, rules or regulations impose a greater restriction than is imposed by this chapter, the greater restrictions shall control.
(Ord. O-C-97-10, passed 12-22-1997)