This title shall be known, cited and referred to as the FARMINGTON ZONING ORDINANCE, except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as this title. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)

   (A)   Protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.

   (B)   Classify properties into zones and districts reflecting their suitability for particular uses as outlined generally in the comprehensive plan.

   (C)   Provide for sequential planned development that will allow the efficient and orderly expansion of utility systems without premature urbanization of existing undeveloped land.

   (D)   Regulate the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures and land.

   (E)   Protect against fire, explosion, noxious fumes, offensive noise, vibration, dust, odor, heat, glare and other pollution and hazards in the interest of the public health, comfort and general welfare.

   (F)   Conserve natural resources and maintain high standards of environmental quality.

   (G)   Preserve and protect the capacity of floodplains and natural ponding areas to carry, hold and discharge excess surface water.

   (H)   Ensure adequate light, air, privacy and convenience of access to property.

   (I)   Provide for the administration of this title and define the powers and duties of the various administrative officers and bodies.

   (J)   Provide for the enforcement of this title and prescribe penalties for the violation of its provisions or any future amendments. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)

The provisions of this title are the minimum requirements for promoting and protecting the public health, safety and general welfare. When this title imposes greater restrictions than those proposed by other statute, ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this title shall be controlling. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)

No structure shall be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, converted or enlarged; nor shall any structure or land be used or be designed to be used, except in full compliance with all provisions of this title and after the lawful issuance of all required permits and certificates. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this title is for any reason found to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this title. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)

Upon the effective date hereof, all previous provisions and sections contained in this title and adopted prior to the effective date hereof are hereby repealed. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)

This title shall be in full force and effect from its passage and publication according to law. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)

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