A. Compliance with the Provisions in the Development Code. Land and structures may be used, developed by construction, reconstruction, alteration, occupancy, and use, or otherwise, only as this Development Code (“code”) or any amendment thereto permits. No plat shall be recorded or no permit shall be issued without compliance with the provisions of this code.

B. Obligation by Successor. The requirements of this code apply to the owner(s) of record, persons undertaking the development or the use of land, and to those persons’ successors in interest.

C. Most Restrictive Regulations Apply. Where this code contains conflicting standards, or imposes greater restrictions than those imposed or required by other rules or regulations, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standard shall govern.

D. Variances. Variances shall be governed by the provisions of BDC Chapter 5.1.

E. Transfer of Development Standards Prohibited. No lot area, yard or other open space or off-street parking or loading area which is required by this code for one use shall be a required lot area, yard or other open space or off-street parking or loading area for another use, except as otherwise specifically allowed by this code. [Ord. NS-2122, 2009; Ord. NS-2016, 2006]