(A) This chapter is intended to regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use of buildings and structures, and the uses of land. All regulations shall be uniform for each class or kind of building or use throughout each zoning district.
(B) The requirement set forth in this chapter shall be considered as minimum requirement, unless otherwise stated and may be exceeded by the individual property owner, except as hereinafter provided.
(1) No land shall be used or occupied except for conformity with the regulations prescribed for the zoning district in which said land is located.
(2) No building shall be constructed, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or moved, nor shall any building, or part thereof, be used or occupied except in conformity with the use regulations prescribed for the zoning district in which said building is located.
(C) Whenever, in the courts of administration and enforcement of this chapter, it is necessary or desirable to make any administration decision, then, unless other standards are provided in the ordinance, the decision shall be made so that the result will not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this chapter, or injurious to the surrounding neighborhood.
(Prior Code, § 152.081)