It shall be the duty of the City Building Official to interpret and enforce the provisions of this article and to institute any appropriate action of proceedings to restrain, correct or prevent the violations of the terms of this article. Appeal from action of the City Building Official in the interpretation and/or the enforcement of the ordinance shall be made to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this article, such shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the health, safety, and general welfare. It is not intended by this article to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law relating to the use of buildings or premises; nor is it intended by this article to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement or covenants between parties; provided, however, that where this article imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises than are imposed by such existing provisions of Law or ordinance or by such rules or regulations or by such easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this article shall control.