§ 154.005 INTERPRETATION.
   (A)   In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.
   (B)   Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter upon the use of land or buildings are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this chapter or of any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive shall govern.
   (C)   This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or any other private agreement, provided that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
   (D)   No building, structure, or use which was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter; and to the extent that, and in any matter that, said unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder.
   (E)   Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to be a consent, license, or permit to use any property or to locate, construct or maintain any building, structure, or facility or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation, or activity.
   (F)   The provisions of this chapter are cumulative and are additional limitations upon all other laws and ordinances heretofore passed or which may be passed hereafter governing any subject matter in this chapter.
(Ord. passed 2-18-64)