§ 21.03.030. Interpretation and application.  


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  • In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. Nothing in this title is intended to impair, annul or abrogate any easement, covenant or other agreements between parties, public or private; however, whenever the requirements of this title are at variance with the requirements of any lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive or those imposing the higher standards shall govern; provided further, that within the shorelines of the county, as defined in the Shoreline Management Act, the provisions of the Shoreline Management Act and the Thurston County master program shall govern; provided however, that the substantive regulations of this title shall be applicable where they are more restrictive than those of the Shoreline Management Act or the Thurston County master program.

(Ord. 11274 § 1 (part), 1996)