This title shall be known and cited as the "zoning code of Oregon City, Oregon."

(Ord. No. 08-1014, §§ 1—3(Exhs. 1—3), 7-1-2009)

The purpose of this title is to promote public health, safety and general welfare through standards and regulations designed to provide adequate light and air; to secure safety from fire and other dangers; to lessen congestion in the streets; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to assure opportunities for effective utilization of land; to provide for desired population densities; and to facilitate adequate provision for transportation, public utilities, parks and other provisions set forth in the Oregon City Comprehensive Plan and the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Statewide Planning Goals.

(Ord. No. 08-1014, §§ 1—3(Exhs. 1—3), 7-1-2009)

This title applies to all public and private lands situated within the boundaries of the city. In interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the public health, safety and general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this title differ from the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive or those imposing the higher standards shall govern.

(Ord. No. 08-1014, §§ 1—3(Exhs. 1—3), 7-1-2009)