This ordinance is enacted to:

A.

Implement the goals and policies of the City of Keizer Comprehensive Plan;

B.

Provide methods of administering and enforcing the provisions of this ordinance; and

C.

Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. (5/98)

The use of all land, as well as the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, structural alteration, use, or occupation of any structure within the City of Keizer shall conform to the requirements of this ordinance except in the case of a legally established nonconforming use. (5/98)

The City of Keizer and its authorized zoning administrator shall administer this ordinance. The zoning administrator shall be designated by the city manager. Unless otherwise specifically prohibited, the zoning administrator has the authority to delegate his/her duties under this ordinance. (5/98)

The provisions of this ordinance shall be interpreted as minimum requirements. When this ordinance imposes a greater restriction than is required by other provisions of law, or by other regulations, resolutions, easements, covenants or agreements between parties, the provisions of this ordinance shall control. (5/98)

When a certain provision of this ordinance conflicts with another provision of this ordinance or is unclear, the correct interpretation of the ordinance shall be determined by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator may, at his/her discretion, request that city legal counsel, the planning commission or the city council resolve the conflict or uncertainty. (5/98)

It is not the intent of this ordinance to interfere with other laws or ordinances relating to the use of structures, vehicles or land or relating to the construction or alteration of any buildings or improvements. It is not the intent of this ordinance to interfere with any easement, deed restriction, covenant or other legally enforceable restriction imposed on the use or development of land more restrictive than the provisions of this ordinance. (5/98)

Violations of the development code are considered infractions and subject to the civil infraction provisions of the city. In addition, violations are hereby declared to be nuisances and may be abated under the Keizer Nuisance Abatement Procedures Ordinance or restrained or enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction. (5/98)

Should any section, clause, or provision of this ordinance be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or of the remaining sections. Each section, clause, and phrase is declared severable. (5/98)

City of Keizer Ordinance 87-078, as amended, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. (5/98)