A. Interpretation. The provisions and regulations of this title shall be so interpreted that they are held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, morals, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any ordinance, rule, regulation or permit previously adopted or issued, and not in conflict with any of the provisions or regulations of this title or which shall be adopted, or issued, pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises, nor is it intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon height of buildings or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by such ordinance, rule, regulation or permit, or easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions and regulations of this title shall control.
(Prior code § 22.21)
B. Rules of Construction.
1. Defined terms. If a term defined in another chapter of this code is also defined in this chapter, the definition in this chapter shall prevail as to all matters and questions arising from the subject matter of this chapter.
2. Undefined terms. Any term that is not defined in this chapter, but is defined in chapter 1.04, chapter 15.04, chapter 16.04 or chapter 17.04 of this Code, shall have the same meaning when it is used in this chapter.
(MC-6-2005, Amended, 09/20/2005)