The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to be the minimum requirements necessary to serve the community development objectives of the City of Reading. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions upon use or development or higher standards regarding a specific matter than those of any statute, ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall govern, except where the provisions of this chapter do not have jurisdiction. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions upon use or development or higher standards than those enumerated in this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall govern.