10-2-1: INTERPRETATION:
   (A)   In the interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, morals, welfare, comfort, and convenience.
   (B)   Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this title upon the:
      1.   Use of land or buildings;
      2.   Bulk of buildings;
      3.   Floor area requirements;
      4.   Lot area and lot width requirements; and
      5.   Yard requirements;
are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this comprehensive amendment or of any other law, ordinance, resolution, 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. (1977 Code)