1. Jurisdiction. This Ordinance applies to all land, uses, and structures within the corporate limits of the Village of South Elgin. In addition, the subdivision regulations of Section 156.03 (Zoning and Subdivision Applications) and Section 156.04 (Subdivision Development Standards) apply to any unincorporated areas located within one and one-half miles of Village limits.
2. General Applicability. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be interpreted and applied as the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, and general welfare to achieve the purposes for which this Ordinance was adopted.
3. General Prohibition. No structure, use of any structure or land, or lot of record shall be established, enlarged, extended, altered, moved, divided, or maintained in any manner contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance.
4. Private Agreements. This Ordinance is not intended to nullify any easement, covenant, or other private agreement. In cases where this Ordinance is more restrictive than a private agreement, this Ordinance shall control. The Village shall not enforce any private agreements.
5. Other Laws and Regulations. Unless specifically stated, this Ordinance shall control over less restrictive ordinances, regulations, and statutes, while more restrictive ordinances, regulations, and statutes shall control over the provisions of this Ordinance. The more restrictive provision is the provision that imposes more stringent controls.