No building or structure, or part thereof, shall hereinafter be moved into the city, erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered or maintained, and no new use or change in use shall be made or maintained of any structure or land, or part thereof, except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. No such building structure or use that is otherwise lawful under the terms of this chapter shall exist or be operated in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance as defined herein.

(Ord. No. 279, § 2.00, 12-12-96)

In interpreting and construing the respective provisions of this chapter, they shall be interpreted and construed to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. Wherever any provision of this chapter imposes more stringent requirements, restrictions or limitations than are imposed or required by the provisions of any other law or chapter, then the provisions of this chapter shall govern. Whenever the provisions of any other law or chapter impose more stringent requirements than are imposed or required by this chapter, then the provisions of such law or chapter shall govern.

(Ord. No. 279, § 2.01, 12-12-96)

Any structure for which a building permit has been issued and construction begun, or for which a contract or contracts have been entered into pursuant to a building permit issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, may be completed and used in accordance with the plans and applications upon which such building permit was granted. Any such permit for a use which would be nonconforming under this chapter, or any amendment hereto, shall not be renewed in the event construction pursuant to such permit is not commenced within one (1) year from the date of issuance of the permit.

(Ord. No. 279, § 2.02, 12-12-96)