A.

The purpose of this title is to provide for the general welfare of the people of the city.

B.

Because of the objective stated in subsection A of this section and state statutes, it is necessary for this to be in accordance with the city's general plan. This title is the expression of public policy so that all future development can be regulated to:

1.

Lessen congestion in the streets;

2.

Secure safety from fire, panic and other danger;

3.

Promote health and the general welfare;

4.

Provide adequate light and air;

5.

Prevent the overcrowding of land;

6.

Avoid undue concentration of population;

7.

Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements.

(Code 1985, § 17.04.020; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.03.020), 1984)

The provisions of this title shall be held to be minimum requirements. Nothing in this title shall repeal or amend any ordinance requiring a permit or license to cover any business activity. These regulations are not intended to impair or interfere with any existing easement, covenant or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon any use or upon the height or bulk of a building or structure, or requires larger building sites, yards or other open spaces than are imposed or required by any other law, ordinance, covenant or easement, then the provisions of this title shall control.

(Code 1985, § 17.04.030; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.03.030), 1984)

There are the following districts, designated by the symbol shown opposite each in the listing contained in this section:

(Code 1985, § 17.04.040; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.03.040), 1984)

The districts established and the boundaries of such districts are shown upon the map entitled "Zoning Map of the City," adopted by the city council. The map shall be on file in the office of the planning department or the planning commission, and all notations, references and other information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this title as if fully described herein.

(Code 1985, § 17.04.050; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.03.050), 1984)

The zoning map may for convenience be divided into parts, and such parts may be separately employed for the purpose of amending the map or for any official reference thereto.

(Code 1985, § 17.04.060; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.03.060), 1984)

Wherever any uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any district as shown on the zoning map, the city council, upon written application, or upon its own motion, shall determine the location of the boundary.

(Code 1985, § 17.04.070; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.03.070), 1984)

A.

No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered or enlarged, nor shall any building, structure or land be used for any purpose, except as specifically provided in this title and allowed in the district in which such building, structure or land is located. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where an existing, otherwise legal, nonconforming structure which is solely utilized for residential purposes and is substantially damaged or destroyed solely by a natural disaster or unintentional destruction such as an unintentional fire (including, but not limited to, fire, flood, storm or earthquake), such structure may be repaired or reconstructed. A reconstructed structure shall have the same total floor area, building footprint and height as the destroyed nonconforming structure. All other (nonresidential) nonconforming buildings or structures may be maintained, repaired or portion thereof replaced.

B.

No lot shall be reduced in area in relation to any building or structure existing thereon so as to be smaller than required by these regulations, and if already less, the deficient dimension or area shall not be further reduced.

C.

Every department, official and employee of the city having the authority to issue any permit or license required by law shall comply with the provisions of this title. Any license or permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be void and of no effect.

(Code 1985, § 17.04.080; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.03.100), 1984; Ord. No. 506, § 1(part), 2003)