In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter
shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of
the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the public, among other
purposes, such provisions are intended to provide for permanently wholesome
community environment, adequate municipal services and safe streets.
This chapter shall not apply to any lot or lots forming a part of a
subdivision created and recorded prior to the effective date of this chapter
unless said lot or lots are divided, reoriented or resubdivided in some manner;
nor is it intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way
impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances or
with private restrictions laced upon property by deed, covenant or other private
agreement or with restrictive covenants running with the land to which the
city is a party. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon land
than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law, ordinance,
contract or deed, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the City Council.
