§ 153.100. Interpretation—Purpose.  


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  • In interpretation and application, the provisions of this Zoning Code shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare. It is not the intent of this Zoning Code to repeal, abrogate, annul, or to impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance, or any rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises; nor is it intended by this Zoning Code to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement between parties, however, where this Zoning Code imposes a greater restriction on the use of buildings or premises or on the height of buildings, or requires larger yards or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by such rules, regulations, or permits or by such easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this Zoning Code shall control.

(Prior code § 153.001; Ord. 322-1976)