§ 29-01-010. Interpretation, purpose and conflict.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by these provisions to interfere with, abrogate or annul any ordinance, rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued and not in conflict with any of the provisions of the zoning regulations, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the uses of buildings or premises, and likewise not in conflict with the zoning regulations; nor is it intended by these regulations to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties, except that if the zoning regulations impose a greater restriction, the zoning regulations shall control.

(Code 1960, § 11-15-1; Ord. No. 306, 11-8-60; Ord. No. 1234, § 1, 3-22-05)

Cross reference

Administration, ch. 2; airport zoning regulations, § 4-07-010 et seq.; building and building regulations, ch. 8; fire prevention and protection, ch. 12; flood damage prevention regulations, ch. 13; licenses and miscellaneous business regulations, ch. 17; parks, playgrounds and recreation, ch. 19; planning, ch. 20; streets, sidewalks and public places, ch. 21; subdivision regulations, ch. 22; traffic, ch. 24; trailers, mobile homes and recreational vehicles, ch. 25; water, sewers and sewage disposal, ch. 28.