In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in this Chapter, all uses of land and structures within the City shall be governed by the general development standards contained in Articles VI through XIII of this Code.

(Ord. 94-11 §1)

(a)

The purpose of the general development standards contained herein is to provide standards for general lot requirements; utilities; recreation vehicles; nuisances, disturbances and emissions; geologic and environmental hazards; off-street parking, signage and landscaping; the organization and layout of buildings, parking areas and landscaped areas and guidelines on building design so as to promote the general health, safety and welfare of residents of the community.

(b)

The intent of this Article is to encourage the creation of safe, adequate and attractive facilities and to minimize views of unattractive uses or activities through use of sound design principles and establishment of minimum requirements. The standards set forth herein are recognized as enhancing the compatibility of dissimilar uses and strengthening of property values.

(Ord. 94-11 §1, 1994; Ord. 2018-2 §3)

The general requirements and development standards of this Chapter shall not be retroactive on existing uses; however, these standards shall apply to all uses in all zoning districts hereunder the following circumstances:

(1)

New buildings and uses of land.

(2)

Additions involving expansion of the gross floor area or developed site area by twenty percent (20%) or more above that in existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified herein.

(3)

There is a change in the use of the building or land which requires a change in the zoning district or a special review use permit.

(Ord. 94-11 §1, 1994)

Prior to issuance of a building permit, conditional use permit or special review use permit or granting of a change in use in any zoning district for any property, the applicant shall demonstrate that the property will comply with all applicable regulations in this Chapter:

(1)

All buildings, parking areas, landscaping, signs and other improvements addressed by the development standards in this Chapter shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the approved plans prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the building or use.

(2)

The Chief Building Official may allow certain improvements to be constructed or installed within an agreed upon time allowing for seasonal changes. Such arrangements may involve performance bonds or other methods as deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official to assure eventual compliance with this Chapter.

(Ord. 94-11 §1, 1994)