In interpreting and applying the provisions contained in this chapter, the requirements contained herein are declared to be the minimum requirements necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to interfere with, abrogate, annul or otherwise affect in any manner whatsoever any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties so long as those agreements are not contrary to any laws or ordinances of the United States, the state of Montana, and the city of Laurel; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other articles, rules, regulations, or permits, or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the general regulations set out in Sections 17.44.020 through 17.44.050 shall apply.

(Prior code § 17.36.010 (part))

No building or structure shall be erected, and no existing building or structure shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged; nor shall any land, building or structure be used, designed or arranged for use for any purpose or in any manner not included among the uses listed elsewhere in this title as permitted in the district in which such building, structure or land be located.

(Prior code § 17.36.010 (A))

Every building hereafter erected shall be located on a zoning lot as defined in this title; and, except as provided elsewhere in this title, there shall be no more than one principal building on one lot.

(Prior code § 17.36.010 (B))

No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit designated in this title for the district in which such building or structure is located.

(Prior code § 17.36.010 (C))

A.

No building or structure shall be erected; nor shall any existing building or structure be altered, enlarged or rebuilt; nor shall any open space surrounding any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the yard, lot, area, and building location regulations designated in this title for the district in which such building or open space is located.

B.

No yard or other open space provided about any building, for the purpose of complying with the provisions of these regulations, shall be considered as a 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.

C.

All other yards required by these regulations shall be open and unobstructed to the sky, except as provided in this title.

(Prior code § 17.36.010 (D))