It is the intent of this zoning ordinance to establish minimum requirements to and for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity, and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Whenever the regulations of this chapter require a greater width or size of yards, court or other open spaces, a lower height of buildings or less number of stories, or a greater percentage of lot to be unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required in any other statute, local ordinance, or regulation, the provisions of the regulations in this chapter shall govern. Whenever the provisions of any other statute, local ordinance or regulation require a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, a lower height of buildings or less number of stories, or a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required by the regulations made in this chapter, the provisions of such statute, local ordinance or regulation shall govern.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with, abrogate or annul any contracts, easements, covenants or other agreements between private parties; provided, however, that in all cases where this chapter imposes a greater restriction than any private agreement, the provisions of this chapter shall be observed.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

Whenever any provision of this zoning ordinance imposes less restrictive standards than those imposed by Chapter 37.1, Article V. Chesapeake Bay Preservation, the requirements of Article V shall have precedence.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)