§ 13-1-8. Application.

(a)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and welfare, and shall be liberally construed in favor of the City and shall not be construed to be a limitation or repeal of any other power now possessed by the City of Verona.

(b)

Where property is affected by the regulations imposed by any provision of this Chapter and by other governmental regulations, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail. Regardless of any other provision of this Chapter, no land shall be developed or used, and no structure erected or maintained in violation of any state or federal regulations.

(c)

No structure shall be constructed, erected, modified, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, altered, placed or maintained, and no land shall be used, modified, or maintained for any purpose nor in any manner which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter.

(d)

Except as provided in this Chapter, under provisions for Nonconforming Uses (Section 13-1-96), Nonconforming Developments (Section 13-1-123), Substandard Lots (Section 13-1-166), and Nonconforming Structures and Buildings (Section 13-1-167), no building, structure, development or premises shall be hereinafter used or occupied and no applicable permit granted that does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter.

(e)

In cases of mixed-occupancy or mixed-use, the regulations for each land use shall apply to the portion of the structure or land so used.

(f)

Except for outlots authorized under the City's Land Division Regulations to contain permanently protected green space area, no yard or other open space shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for a building or structure on any other lot.