A.

In its interpretation and application, the provisions of this article shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare. This article is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance, other than the prior zoning code of the city, or with any rule, regulation or permit previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to the law relating to the use of buildings or premises.

B.

Whenever the provisions of any other law or ordinance impose more stringent requirements than are imposed or required by this article, then the provisions of such law or ordinance shall govern.

C.

Should any part of this article conflict with any other part of this article, the more restrictive of the conflicting language shall apply. In these cases, the zoning board of appeals shall, if requested, resolve the conflict under the provisions of section 42-622.C, Interpretations. The planning commission and council may also resolve the conflict by an amendment to this article under the provisions of section 42-651, amendments to this article.

(Ord. No. 03-01 (Exh. A, § 42-100), 2-18-2003)

Nothing in this article shall be interpreted or construed to give rise to permanent vested rights in the continuation of any particular use, district, zoning classification or permissible activity therein, and they are hereby declared to be subject to such subsequent amendment, change or modification as may be necessary to the preservation or protection of the public health, safety and welfare.

(Ord. No. 03-01 (Exh. A, § 42-101), 2-18-2003)

No building or structure, or part thereof, shall hereafter be erected, constructed or altered and maintained, and no new use or change shall be made to or maintained of any building, structure or land, or part thereof, except in conformity with this article. All lands, buildings, and uses in a zoning district shall be subject, where applicable, to the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 03-01 (Exh. A, § 42-102), 2-18-2003)

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "City of Portage Zoning Code."

(Ord. No. 03-01 (Exh. A, § 42-103), 2-18-2003)