In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements
adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety or the general
welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance
with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations,
ordinances or local laws, the more restrictive provisions or those
imposing the higher standards shall govern.
No site plan or special use permit shall be
approved, no building permit or certificate of occupancy or use issued
or variance granted under this chapter for premises upon which there
is an existing violation of this chapter or any related Town regulation
governing either building construction or the use of land and structures
within the Town of Kingston. This limitation does not, however, prohibit
such an approval, issuance or grant with respect to a legal nonconforming
use or legal noncomplying structure.
From time to time, at intervals of not more
than five years, the Planning Board shall conduct a review of the
effectiveness of the provisions of this chapter, including the location
of district boundaries, and shall submit a report thereon to the Town
Board, recommending such changes or amendments, if any, which may
be desirable in the interest of public safety, health, convenience,
necessity or welfare.
