In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the protection, promotion, and improvement of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings, premises, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall control. Where certain provisions of this chapter impose a greater restriction than other provisions of this chapter and the same cannot be construed or applied together because conflicting, then the greater restriction shall control, unless the certain provision expressly and completely resolves the question, in which event the certain provision shall control.

('81 Code, §§ 12.11 and 12.12) (Ord. 97, passed 4-26-76; Am. Ord. 148, passed 5-26-87; Am. Ord. 212, passed 2-25-03)