In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are inconsistent with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, ordinances, or local laws, the more restrictive provisions, or those imposing the higher standards, shall govern, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

No site plan or special use permit shall be approved, no building permit or certificate of occupancy issued, or variance granted under this chapter for any premises upon which there is an existing violation of this chapter or any related Town, county, or state regulation governing either building construction or the use of land and structures within the Town of Clinton. This limitation does not, however, prohibit such an approval, issuance, or grant with respect to a legal nonconforming use or legal nonconforming structure.

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Town of Clinton Zoning Law.”