Application of this title shall be governed by the general provisions contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

In order to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of the yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes both within the municipal boundary and in the surrounding land which affects the growth and service demands upon the city, two planning and zoning control districts have been established.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

The city planning commission and city commission shall have the planning and zoning control for the area within the municipal boundaries of Huron.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

The planning and zoning of the following areas outside the municipal boundaries shall be controlled jointly by the city and county planning commissions and governing boards in the manner described in this chapter. The area of joint control lying outside the municipal boundaries consists of Sections No. 7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, S¼ of 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 in Valley Township, Sections No. 3, 4, 5, SE¼ of 6, E½ of 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, NE¼ and S½ of 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 and NW¼ of 31 in Custer Township, Sections No. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, NW¼ of 25, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34 and 35 in Theresa Township, and sections No. 2, 3, 4, 5, NE¼ of 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 36 in Clyde Township, all within Beadle County.

(Ord. 1826, 1998: Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

Both the city and Beadle County shall share in the costs and responsibilities of planning and zoning the land under joint control. Actions of planning and zoning may be held in separate or joint sessions of the governing bodies as they deem appropriate. Both governmental entities must agree on the original and any changes in zoning districts and governing regulations. If either body believes that an action would be detrimental to its interests, it shall state the reason therefor, and the action shall be nullified by the negative vote of one or both governing bodies.

(Ord. 1679, 1992: Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

Administration of the joint control area shall be done on a contract basis between the community and the county. As much as possible, costs shall be distributed in proportion to the authority exercised by each governmental entity. If no inspectors are employed, the planning commissions shall both review and approve all buildings permits in excess of three thousand five hundred dollars in the agricultural district or five hundred dollars in the residential, commercial and industrial districts. If there is an active inspection program, the planning commissions and governing boards must set up the rules, regulations and scope of such inspections. In no case does the county consider it necessary to have inspections in the agricultural district, however it may well be in the public interest to establish an inspection program in the residential, commercial and industrial districts.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

Separate county and city zoning regulations shall be used within the joint control area in order to maintain the integrity of agricultural lands while assuring that land zoned for more dense development are compatible with city specifications in case of eventual annexation or the need for service extensions. Within the area of joint control, all lands zoned agricultural shall conform with the zoning regulations, definitions and other appropriate controls of Beadle County while all lands zoned for residential, commercial or industrial use shall conform with the zoning ordinances, definitions and other appropriate controls of the city.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

When land is annexed to the city, the planning commission shall review the zoning of such area and shall recommend to the governing body if any change should be instituted to create a more desirable or proper zone for the land. Until such time as any zoning change may be made, the land shall continue to be in the zoning district in which it was previously classified.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

The provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and welfare.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976: Ord. 985 (part), 1971).

Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this title are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other law, ordinance, statute, resolution or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive, or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976).

No structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or altered, and no structure or land shall be used for any purpose nor in any manner which is not in conformity with the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976).

It is the intention of the governing body that the various provisions of this title are separable in accordance with the following:

(1)

If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provision of this title to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provisions of this title not specifically included in the judgment;

(2)

If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge invalid the application of any provision of this title to a particular property, building, or other structure, such judgment shall not affect the application of the provision to any other property, building, or structure not specifically included in the judgment.

(Ord. 1251 (part), 1976).