In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the
promotion of public health, morals, safety and general welfare. Whenever
the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements
of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations and ordinances, the
most restrictive, or that imposing higher standards, shall govern.
This chapter does not repeal, abrogate, impair or interfere
with any easements, covenants or agreements now existing between owners
of land or premises, except that, whenever this chapter imposes greater
restrictions upon the erection or alteration of structures or the
use of the premises than required by such easements, covenants and
agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
[Amended 5-7-1984 by L.L. No. 1-1984; 7-1-1996 by L.L. No.
3-1996]
Persons petitioning for a change of classification of use, a
change in district or grant of variance by the Board of Appeals or
the initiating of any applications, petitions or proceeding which
requires a public hearing shall, at the time of filing such application
or petition, pay to the Village Clerk-Treasurer the sum noted in the
most current Village Fee Schedule to cover the cost of publishing
the notice of public hearing and other expense incidental thereto.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall
not invalidate any other section or provision of this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect January 4, 1960.