18.1 Generally.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these Regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. It is not intended by these Regulations to repeal, abrogate, or annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing decisions, orders, permits or waivers previously adopted, granted or issued under the Zoning Ordinance in existence heretofore as amended from time to time and it is not intended by these Regulations to abrogate, annul, repeal, or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provisions of the Building Code of the Town of Stratford or of any ordinance, rule, regulation or permit which hereafter may be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises. Further it is not intended by these Regulations to abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where these Regulations impose a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or require larger yards, courts or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance, or by such rules, regulations or permits, or by such easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of these Regulations shall control.
18.2 More restrictive provision to govern in conflict.
Where the requirements of any section or subsection of these Regulations appear to conflict with the requirements of any other section or subsection, the requirement imposing the greater restriction shall apply.