(A) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this code shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by a provision of this code upon the construction, alteration or maintenance of buildings or structures are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this code or of any other applicable law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
(C) This code is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement, provided that where the regulations of this code are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easement, covenant or other private agreement, the requirements of this code shall govern.
(D) No building or structure which was not lawfully existing at the time of the effective date hereof shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of these provisions; and to the extent that, and in any manner that such building or structure is in conflict with the requirements of this code, said building or structure remains unlawful hereunder.
(E) Nothing contained in this code shall be deemed to be a consent, license or permit to locate, construct or maintain any building, structure or facility, or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation or activity.
(Ord. 2022-O-082, passed 11-1-22)