11-1-4: INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS:
   A.   Minimum Requirements: In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.
   B.   More Restrictive Provisions Apply:
      1.   Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this title upon the: a) use of land or buildings; b) the bulk of buildings; c) floor area requirements; d) lot area requirements; and e) yard requirements, are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this title 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.
      2.   This title is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or other private agreement; provided, that where the regulations of this title are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this title shall govern.
   C.   Unlawful Existing Buildings, Structures And Uses: No building, structure, or use not lawfully existing at the effective date hereof shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this title, and to the extent that and in any manner that said unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this title, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder. (1990 Code §21.1.030)