§ 2-1. Interpretation of ordinance.

2-1.1.

Minimum requirements. In the interpretation and application of this ordinance, all provisions shall be considered to be minimum requirements and deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.

2-1.2.

Greater restrictions govern. These regulations shall be the minimum requirements for administration, enforcement, procedures, restrictions, standards, uses, variances, and all other areas addressed by this ordinance. If any federal or state law or any other existing ordinance or regulation allows lesser regulation, this ordinance shall govern so that, in all cases, the more restrictive limitation or requirement shall govern. Whenever regulations imposed by this ordinance are less restrictive than regulations imposed by any governmental authority through regulation, rule or restriction, the regulations imposed by that authority shall govern. Regardless of any other provision of this ordinance, no land shall be developed or used, and no structure shall be erected or maintained in violation of any state or federal regulation.

2-1.3.

Rounding of numbers. All calculations that result in a part or fraction of a whole number shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number, except that in calculating density, all calculations that result in a part or fraction of a whole number shall be rounded down to the next lowest whole number.

2-1.4.

Figures and tables. The figures and tables provided in this ordinance are designed to provide a visual explanation to selected sections of the ordinance. If any illustration appears to be in conflict with the text of the ordinance, the text shall govern.

2-1.5.1.

Measuring distance for separation requirements. Unless otherwise indicated in the text of this ordinance, all measurements shall be made by drawing straight lines from the nearest point of the lot line where the existing/proposed use is located to the lot line of the closest use (or zoned property) from which the existing/proposed use is to be separated.

(Ord. No. 1-2006, § 19, 1-9-2006; Ord. No. 21-2006, § 1, 6-5-2006; Ord. No. 6-2008, § 1, 2-18-2008)