§ 36-9. Interpretation.

The provisions of this chapter shall be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare. It is not the intention of this chapter to interfere with, abrogate or annul any covenant or agreement between parties. Where this chapter imposes greater restrictions than any other applicable statute, ordinance, rule or regulation, this chapter shall control when and to the extent allowed by state law. Where any other applicable statute, ordinance, rule or regulation, including, without limitation, as to article X of this chapter, those of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, and the state department of natural resources, impose greater restrictions than this chapter, such other statute, ordinance, rule or regulation shall control. The section, subsection and paragraph headings are for reference only, and shall not be used to interpret, enlarge or detract from the provisions of this chapter. Any use not specifically allowed by this chapter in a district as a principal, accessory or conditional use, shall not be allowed or permitted in that district by implication, interpretation or other construction of, or meaning given to, the wording of this chapter.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 850.03(2))