In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Part 1, the requirements contained herein are declared to be the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the community. Except as hereinafter provided, the following general regulations shall apply.

No structure shall be erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, restored, converted, demolished or relocated, nor shall any land or structure be used, designed or arranged to be used, for any purpose or in any manner except in conformity with this Part 1 and with the specific regulations for the district in which such structure or land is located. Any use not specifically permitted by this Part 1 is prohibited.

No yard or other open space about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this Part 1 shall be included as any part of the yard or open space for any other building, and no yard or other open space on one lot shall be considered as a yard or open space for a building on any other lot.