Nothing contained in this chapter shall be held to repeal, modify or change in any way, any regulations, restrictions, boundaries or ordinances existing or in force on September 17, 1953, in any incorporated city or town in this state; and this chapter shall not be held to repeal Sections 11-52-71 through 11-52-84 as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended.
Ala. Code § 4-6-14 (1975)