The Director of Planning and Zoning shall interpret the provisions to this Ordinance, and may utilize opinions of the City Attorney and others in arriving at interpretations. Appeals from an interpretation of the Director of Planning and Zoning shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article I.

This Ordinance shall abrogate any other regulations previously adopted or issued that are in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance relating to the use of buildings or land in conflict with this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that whenever this Ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land than are imposed by such easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of the Ordinance shall control.

It shall be the duty of the Director of Planning and Zoning to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. In addition, it shall be the duty of all officers and employees of the City, especially members of the Code Enforcement Office, to assist the Director of Planning and Zoning by reporting to him/her any seeming violations — including violations in new construction, reconstruction, and/or land uses including signs. Appeals from the decision of the Director of Planning and Zoning shall be made as provided in Article I, Appeals.

Nothing herein shall require any change in the plans, construction, size or designated use of any land, building, structure or part thereof for which a building permit or land disturbance permit was issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance or amendment thereto.