(A) In interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirement for the promotion for the public health, safety, morals and welfare.
(B) (1) Where property is affected by the requirements of this chapter and by other governmental regulations, those that are more restrictive or which impose the higher standards or requirements shall prevail.
(2) No land use or development shall occur or be maintained in the town in violation of any state or federal regulations.
(C) Except for situations covered under the “nonconforming situations” section of this chapter, no person may use, occupy, modify or sell any land or buildings or authorize or permit the use, occupancy, modification or sale of land or buildings under their control except in accordance with all the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(D) (1) For the purposes of this section, the USE or OCCUPANCY of a building or land relates to anything and everything that is done to, on or in that building or land.
(2) In cases of mixed-occupancy or mixed-use, the regulations for each land use shall apply to the portion of the structure or land so used unless governed by an approved development plan.
(Ord. 2-98, passed 4-22-1998)