This title shall be known as the ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENNS FERRY, and includes, in addition to the text, the "Official Zoning Map" as is now or hereafter adopted and/or amended by ordinance and shall have the same force and effect as if said map or maps are fully set forth and described herein. Said map(s) shall be filed in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

This zoning ordinance is adopted pursuant to authority granted by chapter 65, title 67 of the Idaho Code and article 12, section 2 of the Idaho constitution, as amended. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

These regulations shall apply to the development of all land within the defined city limits, to property outside the city limits for which annexation has been requested, to land the city has jurisdiction over pursuant to chapter 65, title 67 Idaho Code, and under the area of city impact agreement as negotiated between the city of Glenns Ferry and Elmore County. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

Whenever the requirements of this title are in conflict with the requirements of this or any other lawfully adopted ordinances, rules or regulations, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

   A.   Established: The following use districts are hereby established:

 

   B.   Use Of Land Or Premises: Land or premises shall be used, unless otherwise provided in this title, only in conformity with the regulations set forth by this title for the use district in which such land or premises are located.

   C.   Erection, Alteration Or Use: No building or structure shall be erected, structurally altered or used, unless otherwise provided in this title, except in conformity with the regulations set forth by this title for the use district in which such building or structure is located.

   D.   Minimum Requirements: For the purpose of ensuring orderly development and to provide adequate access for firefighting equipment and other services to all buildings, no residence or commercial building shall be erected or moved onto any lot, tract or parcel of land in any use district adopted under the provisions of this title unless said lot, tract or parcel of land meets the minimum requirements of this title and has reasonably efficient access for vehicular traffic and has been legally subdivided; and provided further, that a building permit has been issued for construction of a residence with a private easement where, in the opinion of the commission, the following conditions have been met:

      1.   Minimum easement width of twenty feet (20').

      2.   Maximum easement length of four hundred feet (400').

      3.   Minimum turnaround radius of forty feet (40').

      4.   Maximum grade of ten percent (10%).

      5.   The easement must serve land which otherwise would not have access to a public road. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

   A.   District Boundaries: The boundaries of use districts shall be established and clearly indicated upon the zoning map adopted as though fully set forth in this title.

   B.   Amendments: All amendments of the official zoning map shall follow the procedure set forth in chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

   A.   Appeal To Council: Appeals to the council concerning interpretation or administration of this title may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer or bureau of the legislative authority affected by any decision of the planning and zoning administrator (hereinafter "administrator"). Such appeal shall be taken within twenty (20) days after the decision of the administrator by filing with the administrator and with the council a notice of appeal specifying the grounds upon which the appeal is being taken. The administrator shall transmit to the council all the papers constituting the record upon which the appeal is based.

   B.   Stay Of Proceedings: An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action taken unless the administrator certifies to the council after the notice of appeal is filed with him that by reason of facts stated in the application, a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril of life and property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed other than by a restraining order which may be granted by the council or by a court based upon an application, with notice to the administrator showing due cause. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)