A. 
In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this title, such provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community. It is not intended by this title to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law or ordinance or any rules or regulations previously adopted pursuant to law, relating to the use of buildings or land, nor is it intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use, erection, alteration or extension of buildings, or use of land, or upon the number of square feet of lot area per family, or where the yard or building line requirements are more restrictive than the requirements imposed by such existing provision of law or ordinance, or by such rules or regulations or by such covenants or agreements, the provision of this title shall control.
(Ord. 2741 § 4 (part), 2024)
A. 
Nothing contained in this title shall require any change in any existing building or structure or in the plan, construction or designated use of a proposed building or structure which would conform with the zoning regulations then in effect, and for which a building permit shall have been issued, and plans for which are on file in the Department of Community Development prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, and the construction of which building or structure shall have been started within twelve months of the date of such building permit and diligently prosecuted to its completion.
(Ord. 2741 § 4 (part), 2024)
A. 
In addition to all the standards found in this Title, all uses, activities and operations within a structure or a site shall comply with the following:
1. 
Standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants.
2. 
TMC Chapter 8.22, "Noise".
3. 
All adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous materials.
4. 
All other applicable local, State, and Federal standards.
(Ord. 2765 § 6, 2025)