The ordinance codified in this title and amendments thereto shall be known as the "Oroville zoning ordinance."

(Ord. 613 §1, 1999: Ord. 491 §1(part), 1992).

The purpose of this title is to promote the public health, safety, general welfare and interest of the city and the citizens thereof by:

(a)

Establishing and retaining a pattern of land use within the city reflective of the needs of the residents thereof and considering the existing land uses, structures and their associated intensities in both residential and commercial areas;

(b)

Recognizing that the location, the rivers and lake, the views and the associated environmental qualities are a valuable asset to the city and its citizens;

(c)

Achieving public and private land use decisions that are consistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan of the city;

(d)

Encouraging the location and use of structures and land for commerce, industry, residences and recreational opportunities where they are most compatible with existing land uses and identified environmental and aesthetic constraints;

(e)

Providing flexible means to encourage innovative site design and land use patterns responsive to both human and natural environmental needs while maintaining sufficient control to assure compliance with the goals of this title and the comprehensive plan of the city;

(f)

Protecting existing land uses and property values from undue adverse impacts of adjacent development;

(g)

Providing for adequate light, view, open space, air, privacy and fire separation;

(h)

Insuring efficient use of public investments in community facilities, roads and improvements;

(i)

Complying with the provisions and objectives of the Growth Management Act and RCW Chapter 35A.63, both as amended.

(Ord. 613 §3, 1999; Ord. 491 §1(part), 1992).

This title is adopted pursuant to RCW Chapter 35.63, as amended. The administrator is vested with the duty of administering the provisions of this title and may prepare, and require, the use of such forms as are needed for its administration.

(Ord. 491 §1(part), 1992).

The issuance of any other permit or license by any department of the city shall not in any way make lawful use of land or structure otherwise in violation of this title. Any such permit or license issued for a use of land shall be and is null and void.

(Ord. 491 §1(part), 1992).

The location and boundaries of the districts designated in this title are established as shown on the map entitled the "Zoning Map of the City of Oroville." The zoning map shall be dated with the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title and signed by the mayor. The signed map shall be maintained on file with the city clerk, and is made a part of this title.

(Ord. 491 §1(part), 1992).