A.
No lot area shall be so reduced that the dimensions of any of the
open spaces shall be smaller than as herein described.
B.
Easements, licenses and/or rights-of-way for egress and ingress to
adjoining lots shall not be included in computing the width or depth
of front, rear or side yards of any plot.
Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans,
construction or designated use of a building, the construction of
which shall have been started before the date of the passage of this
chapter.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter,
they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion
of public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and general
welfare of the village. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal,
abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with existing
easements, covenants or other agreements heretofore or hereafter made
between parties affecting lots located within the village; provided,
however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon
the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or
requires larger yards or other open spaces than are imposed or required
by the provisions of such easements, covenants or agreements, the
provisions of this chapter shall control.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed,
altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure
or land is used, in violation of this chapter or of any regulations
made pursuant thereto, in addition to other remedies provided by law,
any appropriate action or proceeding, whether by legal process or
otherwise, may be instituted or taken to prevent such unlawful erection,
construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance
or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the
occupancy of said building, structure or land or to prevent any illegal
act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.
Continued violation of any provisions of this chapter is hereby
declared a public nuisance.
Nothing in any article of this chapter shall prevent the use
by the village of any land in any zone for the erection of a building
or the use by the village of any building in the discharge of its
municipal functions or the proper care of municipal property, and
in that connection no building permit or certificate of occupancy
shall be required.
