The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the building inspector [building official] of the City of Del Rio. All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plat in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size of the building to be erected, the use of the property and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of these regulations. A careful record of such applications and plats shall be kept in the office of the building inspector [building official].

(Code 1962, § 11-18-1)

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings, or premises or upon height of buildings or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

(Code 1962, § 11-18-2)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. Arts. 1011a, 1011j.