(A) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this chapter upon the subdivision of land are either more restrictive or less restrictive than any other applicable law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive and impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
(C) This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement; provided, that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or regulations than such easements, covenants or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(D) No subdivision of land which was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter, and to the extent and in any manner that said subdivision of land is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, said subdivision of land remains unlawful hereunder.
(E) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to be a consent, license or permit to use or subdivide land.
(F) The provisions of this chapter are cumulative and additional limitations upon all other laws and ordinances heretofore passed or which may be passed hereafter, covering any subject matter in this chapter.
(2009 Code, § 35-1-6) (Ord. 91-4, passed 5-6-1991)