This chapter shall be known as the zoning ordinance of the city.

(Code 1970, § 38-1; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all property within the corporate limits of the city, with the exception of those properties owned or acquired by municipal, county, or state government for the advancement of government projects or purposes.

(Code 1970, § 38-2; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1)

Serve the public health, safety, and general welfare of the city and its jurisdiction.

(2)

Classify property in a manner that reflects its suitability for specific uses.

(3)

Provide for sound, attractive development within the city and its jurisdiction.

(4)

Encourage compatibility of adjacent land uses.

(5)

Protect environmentally sensitive areas.

(6)

Further the objectives of the comprehensive development plan of the city.

(Code 1970, § 38-3; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

The city intends that this chapter and any amendments to it shall be consistent with the city's comprehensive development plan. It is the city's intent to amend this chapter whenever such action is deemed necessary to keep regulatory provisions in conformance with the comprehensive development plan.

(Code 1970, § 38-4; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

Except as hereinafter provided, no building or part thereof shall be erected, extended, converted, moved, rebuilt, structurally altered or used, and no land shall be used except in conformity with all the regulations herein prescribed for the district in which such building or land may be situated and until a building permit has been issued as provided herein.

(Code 1970, § 38-5; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

If a building permit was granted before the adoption of this chapter, nothing contained herein shall require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building or part thereof.

(Code 1970, § 38-6; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

(a)

When the provisions of this chapter are interpreted or applied, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health and general welfare.

(b)

The provisions of this chapter are not intended to interfere with, or to abrogate or annul any ordinance, rule, regulation or permit previously adopted or issued, and not in conflict with any provision of this chapter, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings, or ordinance not in conflict with this chapter; nor is this chapter intended to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement between parties, except when this chapter imposes a greater restriction. In such cases, this chapter shall control.

(Code 1970, § 38-7; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

Nothing in these provisions shall relieve any property owner or user from satisfying any condition or requirement associated with a previous approval, special permit, variance, development permit, or other permit issued under any local, state, or federal ordinance or statute.

(Code 1970, § 38-8; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

If any chapter, section, clause, or phrase of this chapter is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter.

(Code 1970, § 38-9; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)

This chapter shall be published in book or pamphlet form and shall, together with the maps being a part hereof, shall be filed with the city clerk of the city.

(Code 1970, § 38-10; Ord. No. 3088, § 2(exh. A), 12-1-2015)