Sec. 495(16). Interpretation and purposes.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
section shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for
the promotion of health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity, or
general welfare of the public. It is not intended by this section to
repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with
any existing provision of law or ordinance, or any rules, regulations
or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be
adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use or construction
of buildings or premises; provided, however, that where
this section imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings
or premises or upon heights of buildings, or requires 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, the provisions of this section shall control.
