This title shall be known and may be cited as the Zoning Code of the City of Bixby, Oklahoma.

(Ord. 272, 4-2-1974)

This title is enacted for the purposes of promoting the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, convenience, prosperity, order and general welfare; to reduce the danger and congestion of public transportation; to provide adequate light and air, public utilities, facilities and service, and other public requirements; to promote productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment; to achieve a balance between population and resource use which will permit high standards of living and a wide sharing of amenities; to prevent overcrowding of land and undue encroachment thereon; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere; to stimulate and assure for all citizens safe, healthful, productive and aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings; to encourage the residential, commercial and industrial growth of the community as well as the most appropriate use of land; and to encourage the development of the community in accordance with a comprehensive plan.

(Ord. 272, 4-2-1974)

A.

Validity of Other Laws: Where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of structures or land, or upon height or bulk of structures, or requires larger open spaces or yards than are imposed by other ordinances, laws or regulations, the provisions of this title shall govern. However, nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent the enforcement of other ordinances, laws or regulations which prescribe more restrictive limitations.

B.

Severability: In case any portion of this title shall be invalid or unconstitutional, as declared by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the title shall not thereby be invalid, but shall remain in full force and effect.

C.

Tense and Definition: For the purpose of this title, certain terms and words are to be used and interpreted as defined in chapter 2 of this title; words used in the present tense shall include the plural and words in the plural number include the singular, except where the natural construction of the writing indicates otherwise. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory.

(Ord. 272, 4-2-1974; amd. Ord. 288, 2-4-1975)

A.

Territorial Jurisdiction: This title shall be in full force and effect in the corporate limits of the city, and any other area of jurisdiction as permitted by the statutes of the state. Property owned, leased or operated by the city, or any other governmental body or agency, shall be subject to the terms of this title.

B.

Annexed Territory: When any territory shall be brought into the zoning jurisdiction of the city, by annexation or otherwise, such territory shall be deemed to be in an AG agricultural district; provided, however, that the city council may annex and rezone in one ordinance properties given previous zoning in the county, under Tulsa metropolitan area planning commission. These provisions shall not operate to preclude subsequent rezoning of such property by amendment in the manner set forth in chapter 5 of this title.

(Ord. 272, 4-2-1974)