§ 27-103. Interpretation.  


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  • In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, these provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
    A. 
    Whenever any regulations made under the authority of this chapter require a greater width or size of yard, courts or other open spaces, or require a lower height of buildings or a smaller number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose higher standards other than those which are required in or under any other statute, the provisions of the regulations made under the authority of this chapter shall govern.
    B. 
    Whenever the provisions of any other statute require a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, or require a lower height of buildings or a smaller number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose higher standards other than those which are required by any regulations made under the authority of this chapter, the provisions of such statute shall govern.
    C. 
    Whenever any regulations pertaining to a specific use or activity under the authority of this chapter require a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, or require a lower height of buildings or a smaller number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose higher standards other than those which are required for the zoning district or generally required under this chapter, the greater or higher standards shall govern.
    D. 
    This chapter does not repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically or implicitly repealed by this chapter, or any private restriction placed upon property by covenant, deed, or other private agreement, unless repugnant hereto.
    E. 
    Those provisions in the Phoenixville Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22] concerned with varying design standards shall not be considered to be in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.
Ord. 2227, 12-10-2013