This appendix shall be known as the "City of Lowell Zoning Ordinance."

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95)

This ordinance, enacted under the authority of the city or village zoning act, is intended to insure that uses of land shall be situated in appropriate locations and relationships; to limit the inappropriate overcrowding of land and congestion of population and transportation systems and other public facilities; to facilitate adequate and efficient provision of transportation systems, sewage disposal, water, energy, education, recreation, and other public service and facility needs; and to promote public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95)

A.

Interpretation and application. In its interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, or general welfare. It is not intended by this ordinance to impair or interfere with any other existing provision of law or ordinance. However, where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction than is required by existing ordinance or by rules, regulations, or permits, the provisions of this ordinance shall control.

B.

Vested rights. Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted or construed to give rise to any permanent vested rights in the continuation of any particular use, district, zoning classification, or any permissible activities therein; and all rights are hereby declared to be subject to such subsequent amendment, change or modification hereof as may be necessary to the preservation or protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95)

Sections of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and should any section, paragraph, or provision hereof be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95)