§ 4-2. Interpretation and application.

a.

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

b.

Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this ordinance upon the usage of land or building or upon the bulk of building, are either more restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this ordinance or of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.

c.

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

d.

No building, structure, or use which was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this ordinance shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this ordinance; and to the extent that, and in any manner that, said unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this ordinance, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder.