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In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these zoning regulations shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare.

1. Uniformity of regulations. The regulations established by this Article within each zone shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land. Unless exceptions are specified in this Code, the following interpretations shall apply:

a. No buildings, structure or land shall be used or occupied, and no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, changed, constructed, moved or structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the zone in which it is located. Where a lot is divided by a zoning district boundary line by the current official zoning map or by subsequent amendments to the zoning map, the zoning requirements may be extended within the lot for a distance of not more than twenty-five (25) feet.

b. No building or other structure shall be erected or altered:

(1) To exceed the height limitations;

(2) To accommodate or house a greater number of families;

(3) To occupy a greater percentage of the area;

(4) To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards or other open spaces.

c. No part of a yard, other open space or off-street parking or loading space required or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this Code shall be included as part of a yard, open space or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building unless specific exception therefore is stated in this Code.

d. No yard or lot existing or approved at the time of passage of this Code shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this Code shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this Code.

e. Any use not permitted in a zone either specifically or by interpretation by the Board of Trustees per Section 3.4.1 is hereby specifically prohibited from that zone.

2. Conflict with other provisions of law. Whenever the requirements of this Code are at a variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the more restrictive or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.

3. Conflict with private covenants or deeds. In case of a conflict between this Code and any private restrictions imposed by covenant or deed, the responsibility of the Town shall be limited to the enforcement of this Code.

4. Zoning of annexed territory.

a. Zoning of land during annexation shall be done in accordance with the procedure and notice requirements of Article 13. The proposed zoning ordinance shall be considered at the same meeting the annexation ordinance is considered.