The provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the purposes of this Ordinance, and the provisions shall be interpreted in accordance with the following:

(A)

Minimum Requirements.

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare.

(B)

Relationship to Private Agreements.

This Ordinance is not intended to abrogate, annul or otherwise interfere with any easement, covenant or any other private agreement or legal relationship; provided that, however, that where the regulations of the Ordinance are more restrictive of impose higher standards or requirements than such easement, covenant or other private agreement of legal relationship, the regulations of this Ordinance shall govern.

(C)

Unlawful Uses.

No building, structure, or use that was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this Ordinance; and to the extent that, and in respect that, said unlawful building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder.

(D)

Not a Licensing Ordinance.

Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be deemed to be a consent, license, or permit to use any property or to locate, construct or maintain any building, structure or facility or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation, or activity.

(E)

Cumulative Provisions.

The provisions of this Ordinance are cumulative and additional limitation upon all other laws and ordinances, heretofore passed or that may be passed hereafter, governing any subject matter in this Ordinance.