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Decatur City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XIII

INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT

Sec. 42-451.- Interpretation.

In the interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience, or general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance other than the above-described zoning ordinance, or with any rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to the law relating to the use of buildings or premises; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction than is required by existing ordinance or by rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

(Ord. No. 202, art. 16, § 1, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 42-452. - Vested right.

Nothing in this chapter should be interpreted or construed to give rise to any permanent vested rights in the continuation of any particular use, district, zoning classification or any permissible activities therein, and, they are hereby declared to be subject to subsequent amendment, change or modification as may be necessary to the preservation or protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 202, art. 16, § 2, 11-6-2017)