(A) This chapter has been made for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of Ronan. It has been made in accordance with the Ronan Growth Policy and is designed to: lessen congestion in the streets; secure from fire, panic and other dangers; promote health and general welfare; provide adequate light and air; prevent the overcrowding of land; avoid undue concentration of population; and facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public improvements. Furthermore, these regulations have been made with reasonable consideration to the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the city.
(B) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, welfare and protection of the public. Where conflicts with adopted building codes or other ordinances exist, the more stringent shall prevail.
(1992 Code, § 9-1-102)