This Title Six of Part Twelve of these Codified Ordinances shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the "Zoning Code of the City of Maple Heights, Ohio". Hereinafter it shall be referred to as "this Zoning Code" or "this Code".

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   This Zoning Code is hereby enacted by the City of Maple Heights for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare, to conserve and protect property and property values, and to secure the most adequate and economical provisions for public improvement, all in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan and any changes made thereto as reflected in the Zoning Map and documents and records of the City of Maple Heights for the desirable future development of the City, and to provide a method of administration, and to prescribe penalties for the violations of the provisions hereafter described, all as authorized by the provisions of the chapters and the sections applicable under the Ohio Revised Code.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Code shall be held to be the minimum requirements.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   With respect to other regulations apart from this Zoning Code:

   A.   This Zoning Code shall not annul or in anyway interfere with existing codes, laws, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued.

   B.   Where this Zoning Code is more restrictive as to the use of buildings or land, or limits the height or bulk of buildings, or requires larger areas and yards than are required by other codes, laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, this Zoning Code shall govern. Conversely, other regulations shall govern where they are more restrictive in nature than this Zoning Code.

   C.   This Zoning Code shall not be construed as removing or rendering inoperative any deed or land restriction formerly established by restrictive covenants running with the land to which the City is a part, nor any easement or other agreement between parties.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   If any provision, or the application of any provision, of this Zoning Code is declared to be invalid by a judicial decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the effect of such determination shall be limited to the provision or provisions expressly stated to be invalid, and such determination shall not affect, impair or nullify this Zoning Code as a whole or any other part thereof.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   A.   No land or building shall be used, and no building shall be erected, moved, altered or enlarged, for any purpose or in any manner except in conformity with the use, height, bulk, setback building line, area, yard and other regulations established in this Zoning Code.

   B.   No portion of any lot, yard or area required under this Zoning Code for one building shall be used as any portion of a required lot, yard or area for another building.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)