[Ord. No. 258 §100]
To lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to preserve features of historical significance; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements. Such regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the values of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout such municipality.
[Ord. No. 258 §101]
From and after November 8, 1982, the use of all land and every building or portion of a building erected, altered with respect to height and area, added to, or relocated, and every use within a building or use accessory thereto, in the City of Herculaneum shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Title. Any existing building or structure and any existing use of a building or land not in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed shall be regarded as nonconforming but may be continued, extended, or changed subject to the special regulations herein provided with respect to nonconforming buildings or uses.
[Ord. No. 258 §102]
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. Where the provisions of the Title impose greater restrictions than those of any law, other ordinance, or regulation, the provisions of this Title shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any law, other ordinance, or regulation imposes greater restrictions than this Title, the provisions of such law, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.