A. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, morals and welfare.
B. Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this title upon: 1) the use of land or buildings; 2) the bulk of the buildings; 3) lot area requirements; and 4) yard requirements, are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
C. 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.
D. No building, structure or use not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this title 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. (Ord. 80-5-7, 5-27-1980)
E. The graphic illustrations labeled "Types Of Lots", "Minimum Interior Lot Standards", and "Minimum Corner Lot Standards" and the chart labeled "Minimum Lot Standards" appear in section 9-2-9 of this chapter, are intended as summaries or depictions of the requirements set forth in the text of this title and shall be used in construing the meaning of the provisions of this title. (Ord. 95-9-11, 9-19-1995)