The rules and regulations of this chapter shall be known and cited as the "zoning code."

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 1(Att. A), 5-21-2024)

No building, structure or land within the corporate limits of the City shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building, structure or part of such shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered unless in full conformity with the regulations specified in the zoning code.

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 1(Att. A), 5-21-2024)

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, morals or general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other ordinance, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern, unless otherwise specifically provided.

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 1(Att. A), 5-21-2024)

Essential services shall be permitted as authorized and regulated by law; it being the intention of this section to exempt such essential services from the application of the zoning code. This exemption shall apply to power lines, telephone lines, water lines, sewer lines and gas lines only.

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 1(Att. A), 5-21-2024)