This chapter is adopted to accomplish the stated objective of and to implement the general plan of the city. To accomplish these objectives the city shall regulate the use, location, area and dimension of sites for development; the bulk and height of structures, the appearance of certain uses, structures, and signs, open space, landscaping, access and egress, off-street parking, and other such aspects of land use which may be deemed necessary for the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the people working and living within the city.

The authority for the regulations contained within this chapter is based on '10-9-401 through 10-9-408 UCA.

The provisions of this title are not intended to revoke any existing easements, codes, covenants and restrictions or other existing agreements which are more restrictive than the provisions of this title.

Whenever the provisions of this title impose more restrictive regulations upon buildings or structures and the use of them or the use of lands or premises and require larger open spaces or yards or setbacks than are imposed by other ordinances, the provisions of this title or the rules or regulations included within this title shall govern.

The provisions of this title are declared to be in effect upon all land within the incorporated jurisdiction of Milford City as exists or is hereafter changed by annexation.

Any building for which a building permit has been issued and is valid under the provisions of earlier ordinances of the city which are in conflict with this title may be continued and completed in accordance with the plans and specifications upon which the permit was issued.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this title or any other provisions of this title, no new or additional variance, conditional use permit or license shall be required for any land use heretofore authorized by the city or the county by a variance, conditional use permit, building permit, license, or preliminary or final plat map; provided there has been substantial reliance upon the governmental entitlement mentioned in this title, and; provided further, that conditions thereof are complied with and the substantial construction has begun on a portion of the project.

The repeal or substitution of any ordinance shall not affect any prosecution which may be pending in any court for the violation of any provision of the ordinance at time of the repeal or substitution.

The substitution or repeal of any ordinance is not deemed to ratify or legalize any violation of any provisions of such ordinance nor to affect the prosecution or punishment of any person, firm or corporation for any act done or committed in violation of any provision of the ordinance prior to the taking effect of this title.

Any ordinance to be repealed or substituted by this title is deemed to continue and be in full force and effect for the purpose of prosecuting and meeting punishment for any violation presently pending in any court.