In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code, they shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. They shall be liberally construed to further the purposes and objectives set forth herein and the purposes and intent of each district as set forth in each district chapter.
(a) They shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of building, structure or land.
(b) The regulations set forth herein shall be applicable to all buildings, structures, uses and land of any political subdivision, district taxing unit or bond issuing authority of the State located within the City.
(c) Except as specifically herein provided, the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code shall not annul or in any way interfere with existing deed or plat restrictions, codes, laws, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued, and shall not be construed as removing or rendering inoperative any deed or land restriction formerly established by restrictive covenants running with the land, easements or other agreements between parties.
(d) Where this Planning and Zoning Code is more restrictive as to the use of buildings or land, and/or the height or bulk of buildings, or requires larger areas and yards than are required by other deed or plat restrictions, codes, laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, this Planning and Zoning Code shall govern, and, conversely, other regulations shall govern where they are more restrictive in nature than this Planning and Zoning Code.
(Ord. 1997-117. Passed 9-16-97.)