A. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this code shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience, and general welfare.
B. It is not intended by this code to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties, nor is it intended by this code to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any laws or resolutions, other than expressly repealed hereby, or any rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued, and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this code, or which shall be adopted or provided, pursuant to law, relating to the use of buildings or land; provided, however, that where this code imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land than are required or imposed by such easements, covenants, or agreements between parties, or by such laws, rules, regulations, or permits, the provisions of this code shall govern. In no case, however, shall this code prohibit the use of any land for agricultural purposes nor shall it have any effect upon structures directly related to agricultural uses. (See R.C. § 303.21.)
(Res. 669-94-72, § 401, effective 4-5-1995; Res. 80-13-159, effective 7-5-2013)
It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that, if any provision or provisions of this code, or the application thereof to any zoning lot, buildings, or other structure, or tract of land, are declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, or to be inapplicable to any person or situation, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the provision or provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective to the zoning lot, building, or other effect in the controversy. All other provisions of this code shall continue to be separate and fully effective, and the application of that provision to other persons or situations shall not be affected.
(Res. 669-94-72, § 402, effective 4-5-1995; Res. 80-13-159, effective 7-5-2013)