The Zoning Regulations and districts herein set forth and as outlined upon the Zoning Map are made in accordance with and as a part of a Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of promoting the orderly development of the City. These Regulations have been designed to carry out the intent of W. Va. Code Art. 8A which, among other things, is to encourage local units of government to improve the present health, safety, convenience and welfare of their residents and to plan for the future development of their communities to the end that highway systems be carefully planned, that new community centers grow only with adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth; that residential areas provide healthy surroundings for family life; and that the growth of the community is commensurate with and promotive of the efficient and economical use of public funds.

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No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used and no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless for a use expressly permitted by and in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located, except as hereinafter provided.

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In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Zoning title, they shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, convenience, prosperity and general welfare for the City.

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1. Provisions Supplemental. The provisions of this Zoning title are supplemental to and do not abrogate the powers extended to agencies, bureaus, departments, commissions, divisions or officials of the State government by other State statutes and these powers shall remain in full force and effect. Powers of supervision and regulation by such divisions of the State government over the County and other local governmental units, individuals, firms or corporations also are not abrogated and shall continue in full effect.
2. Conflict with Other Laws. Wherever the regulations made under authority of this title require a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, or require a lower height of building or less number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required in any other statute or local ordinance or regulation, the provisions of the regulations made under authority of this title shall govern. Whenever the provisions of any other statute or local ordinance or regulation require a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, or require a lower height of building or a less number of stories or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required by the regulations made under authority of this title, the provision of such statute or local ordinance or regulation shall govern.

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