§ 1.20. Interpretation.

When interpreting and applying the provisions of these regulations, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. Except as specifically herein provided, it is not intended by the adoption of these regulations to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provisions adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the erection, construction, maintenance, establishment, moving, alteration, or enlargement of any building or improvement; nor is it intended by these regulations to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that in cases in which these regulations imposes a greater restriction upon the erection, construction, maintenance, establishment, moving, alteration, or enlargement of buildings, or the use of any such buildings or premises in said several districts or any of them than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or regulation or by such rules, regulation, or permits or by such easements, covenants, or agreements, then in such case the provisions of these regulations shall control.