This title shall be known and may be cited to as the BELLEVUE ZONING ORDINANCE. (Ord. 2015-02, 4-20-2015)

This title is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Idaho Code section 67-6501 et seq., and article 12, section 2 of the Idaho Constitution. It is enacted for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, comfort, and general welfare; to conserve and protect property and property values; to secure the most appropriate use of lands; to control the density of population; to prevent undue traffic congestion; to preserve the scenic and aesthetic values of the City; to assure the economical provision of adequate public improvements; and to implement the policies set forth in the Bellevue Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 2015-02, 4-20-2015)

   A.   Minimum Requirements: In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be minimum requirements.

   B.   Conflicting Provisions: Whenever the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations ordinances, or resolutions may apply, the most restrictive rules or those imposing the higher standards shall govern.

   C.   Separability: Should any section or provision of this title be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this title as a whole or any part hereof other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. (Ord. 2015-02, 4-20-2015)

This title shall be interpreted to equally protect each citizen from the undue encroachment of his private property by his neighbors' use of his own private property. Each citizen shall have the maximum use of his property without placing undue burden upon his neighbor. Every resident of the City shall at all times have the right to appear in person or by his agent before the Council to freely petition for the relief of an alleged burden created by this title, and to appeal any decision of the commission pursuant to the procedure stated herein. The enforcement of this title shall apply equally to each person and property in similar circumstances. (Ord. 2015-02, 4-20-2015)