In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Zoning Title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.

   A.   Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this Zoning Title upon the: 1) use of land, buildings, or structures; 2) height of buildings or structures; 3) floor area requirements; 4) lot area and width requirements; 5) yard and other open space requirements; and 6) other provisions of this Zoning Title are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this Zoning Title or of any other law, Zoning Title, resolution, rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are most restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.

   B.   This Zoning Title is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or other private agreement; provided, that where the regulations of this Zoning Title are more restrictive or impose higher standards of requirements than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this Zoning Title shall govern.

   C.   No building, structure, or use not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this Zoning Title, shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this Zoning Title, and to the extent that, and in any manner that said unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this Zoning Title, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest that the several provisions of this Zoning Title are separable, in accordance with the following:

   A.   If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provisions of this Zoning Title to be invalid, such judgement shall not effect any other provision of this Zoning Title not specifically included in said judgment; and

   B.   If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge invalid the application of any provision of this Zoning Title to a particular property, building, or structure, such judgment shall not affect the application of said provision to any other property, building, or structure not specifically included in said judgment. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)