This chapter shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the "City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance." The map that accompanies this chapter and is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, shall be referred to as the "City of Cambridge Zoning Map."

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)

   This chapter is enacted for the purpose of promoting public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare, for the limitations and regulation of the height, bulk, and location, including percentage of lot occupancy; set back building lines, and area and dimensions of yards, courts, and other open spaces; and the uses of buildings and other structures and of the premises in such zones or districts; and for the purposes of promoting the Comprehensive General Plan for the city. This chapter is in accordance with powers granted by the R.C. § 713.06.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)

   The interpretation and application of the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. When the requirements of this chapter conflict with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive or those imposing the higher standards shall govern.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)

   Should any section of this chapter be declared by a court to be unconstitutional or invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any other parts thereof, other than the part declared unconstitutional or invalid.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)

   All ordinances in conflict with this chapter or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this chapter full force and effect.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)

   This chapter shall become effective from and after the date of its approval and adoption, as provided in R.C. § 713.06.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)

   The provisions of this chapter apply to all incorporated areas of the city of Cambridge.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)